Intercultural Communication Issues- An analysis of Brazil and Norway Cultures

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Intercultural Communication Issues- An analysis of Brazil and Norway Cultures

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You need to analyse the assigned case in the context of cultural differences. This includes identifying intercultural communication problems and relating them to theories/models covered in lectures. Based on existing literature, provide recommendations on how these problems can be overcome.

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Intercultural communication is a crucial concept in the current global interactions among people or countries with diverse culture (Nardon and Steers, 2009). Therefore, this report will underline critical intercultural communication issues in the case analysis of European Free Trade Association and Southern Common Market. Body language, verbal communication and cultural formalities are basic components of intercultural communication. The case analysis will be instrumental in highlighting cultural communication diversity between Brazil and Norway. Among different cultures, inaccurate assumptions have frequently resulted to misunderstanding between various cultural groups.

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