Question

body movements and gestures, use of time and interpersonal space, and touch and are known as _________.

In this situation, the U.S. manager is focused on maximizing time and wants the Asian guest to sign the contract immediately. In contrast, the Asian guest is more focused on getting to know the U.S. manager and form a lasting relationship. This difference in time focus and relationship is related to which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

Which of the following personal barriers to communication is the U.S. manager likely being affected by?

Answer 1

​​​​1. Nonverbal communication

Use of gestures,movements and space around oneself is basically a way of communication without using the powerful tool of language. It is simply called nonverbal communication.

2. Short term vs long term orientation.

From Hofstede's model of cultural dimensions : U. S. Manager wants a short term orientation while the Asian manager prefers time in developing a relationship that lasts for a long period I. E. Long term orientation. This situation is of a short term vs long term orientation.