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Cross-Cultural Styles of Relating and Connecting in Developmental Relationships

In: HRD Perspectives on Developmental Relationships

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  • Consuelo Waight

    (University of Houston)

  • Toby Egan

    (University of Maryland (UMD))

Abstract

Relating and connecting are human-centered needs that transcend all cultures. However, the notions and assumptions of what and how to relate and connect interpersonally are deeply connected to our culture. At the heart of the human experience is our ability to relate, give, and receive information and feedback from others. We can identify affiliation with a variety of human systems—from country, state/province, hometown, school/workplace and even family and partnerships—many of which are increasing in diversity and requiring capacity building related to cross-cultural relationships. In this chapter, we explore the key concepts involving cross-cultural dimensions of relating and connecting both in general and in work-related contexts. We examine several ways in which intercultural communication and related assumptions have been framed and implications for relating and connecting with a particular focus on one-to-one relationships. Additionally, we explore the notion of relational richness within dyadic relationships, the notion of intercultural competence, and key factors associated with effective intercultural relationships. We conclude with some examples of tools and activities that have been found to be successful in supporting intercultural awareness and competency development.

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  • Consuelo Waight & Toby Egan, 2022. "Cross-Cultural Styles of Relating and Connecting in Developmental Relationships," Springer Books, in: Rajashi Ghosh & Holly M. Hutchins (ed.), HRD Perspectives on Developmental Relationships, chapter 0, pages 367-394, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-85033-3_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85033-3_15
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