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Space U.S. arm's length, common handshake; others-hugs and kisses Time U.S. time is money; others-time is elastic and relative, time is for developing relationships; monochronic vs. polychronic Communication Nonverbal (face, eye, gestures, smiling, nodding, touching) Verbal (tone, intonation patterns, emotional intensity). essage is art=to establish and confirm relationships Message is literal=to show ideas and opinions Topics - acceptable vs. unacceptable Language differences - pronunciation, direct translation, usage of words Relationships Nuclear vs. extended families Loyalty - U.S. loyal to principles, others loyal to individuals Loss of face Individualism vs. collectivism Mental process and learning U.S. - experiential activities, role playing, learners to draw own conclusions Other cultures - didactic, formal, transmission from teacher to student, depend largely on written information Technology

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