ABSTRACT

Anyone who deals with people from different cultures needs intercultural communication skills whether they are in the workplace, on a business trip overseas, dealing with foreign guests or simply socializing with friends. This is not just a matter of knowing how to bow in Japan or what gifts to give in Korea. Rather, it is necessary to understand the dynamics of different cultures and intercultural communication.

Communicating with Asia is a comprehensive guide to cultural literacy for Australians who deal with Asians and vice versa. It is abundantly illustrated with examples from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and other countries.

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

The intercultural communication imperative

chapter Chapter 2|34 pages

Understanding intercultural communication

chapter Chapter 3|29 pages

Customs

chapter Chapter 4|45 pages

Identities

chapter Chapter 5|34 pages

Achieving cultural literacy