Page 7 - Communication across Cultures

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Culture/1

1.1 Nature of Culture/1
1.1.1 Culture Is Like an Iceberg/1

1.1.2 Culture Is Our Software/2
1.1.3 Culture Is Like the Water a Fish Swims in/4
1.1.4 Culture Is the Grammar of Our Behavior/5
1.1.5 Culture Is Like an Onion/6
1.2 Definition of Culture/7
1.3 Functions of Culture/8

1.3.1 Identity Meaning Function/8
1.3.2 Group Inclusion Function/9
1.3.3 Intergroup Boundary Regulation Function/9
1.3.4 Ecological Adaptation Function/10
1.3.5 Cultural Communication Function/11
1.4 Characteristics of Culture/11
1.4.1 Culture Is Learned Behavior/11

1.4.2 Culture Is Shared Patterns/12
1.4.3 Culture Is Symbolic Communication/13
1.4.4 Culture Establishes Norms and Values/14
1.4.5 Culture Is Dynamic and Adaptive/15
1.4.6 Culture Influences Perception and Behavior/16

1.4.7 Culture Is Anthropocentric/18
1.4.8 Culture Is Universal and Specific/19