Another follow-up about Cross-Cultural Communication
Stereotyping
ster-ee-uh-tahyp-eeng **** –noun
Definition:
1) Sociology. a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group: (i.e. - The cowboy and Indian are American stereotypes.)
2) To give a fixed form to.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 7, 2006 - 3:20pm)
My personal opinion of stereotyping, though it may be useful in some ways, it is definitely NOT to be used as a means of a negative medium. According to the PR book, it is a definite tool for the failure of cross-cultural communication.
It is upsetting to see that many people, who try to be helpful to others who adapt to a certain lifestyle, actually end up upsetting their guest or party b/c they feel offended that person purpose might not have correctly adapted to their culture. That can be a big deterrant when it comes to a possible business deal.
ster-ee-uh-tahyp-eeng **** –noun
Definition:
1) Sociology. a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group: (i.e. - The cowboy and Indian are American stereotypes.)
2) To give a fixed form to.
(Source: Dictionary.com - Dec 7, 2006 - 3:20pm)
My personal opinion of stereotyping, though it may be useful in some ways, it is definitely NOT to be used as a means of a negative medium. According to the PR book, it is a definite tool for the failure of cross-cultural communication.
It is upsetting to see that many people, who try to be helpful to others who adapt to a certain lifestyle, actually end up upsetting their guest or party b/c they feel offended that person purpose might not have correctly adapted to their culture. That can be a big deterrant when it comes to a possible business deal.
posted by Mike at 1:16 PM
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