"Surviving in a Multicultural World" Intercultural Competence ...

Individualism Index (IDV)
Collectivist
extended families protection in
exchange for loyalty
Children learn to think in terms
of “we”
Harmony – avoidance of
confrontations
Predetermined friendships
Resources should be shared
with relatives
High- context communication
Trespassing leads to shame and
loss of face for self and
group
Individualist
Nuclear families – everybody
responsible for himself
Children learn to think in
terms of “I”
Open expression of opinion
Voluntary friendships.
Individual ownerships of
resources.
Low-context communication.
Trespassing leads to guilt
and loss of self-respect.
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