HCBE Faculty Articles
ORCID
0009-0007-1084-7052, 0000-0003-1615-3100
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Open Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN
2327-5952
Publication Date
4-18-2023
Abstract/Excerpt
This paper looks at the way cultural influences affect communication, concentrating on how Scandinavian culture affects communication style. The paper starts out by providing an understanding about how crucial it is to comprehend cultural nuances in communication and the difficulties that can result from misunderstandings. Then, it looks at the cultural aspects of communication, such as context, worldview, social norms, and power relationships. The paper explores the fundamental tenets of Scandinavian culture that have influenced local communication norms, including social equality, achieving consensus, and indirect communication. The authors underline the need of cultural sensitivity and understanding for effective communication through a review of pertinent literature and case examples from such nations as the United States, Middle East, Japan, and China that illustrate how cultural elements play a crucial role in defining communication practices. Finally, the authors offer insights into the distinctive features of the Scandinavian communication style to advance knowledge of how cultural influences affect communication.
DOI
10.4236/jss.2023.114014
Volume
11
Issue
4
First Page
174
Last Page
192
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
NSUWorks Citation
Langaas, Mille and Mujtaba, Bahaudin G., "Communication across Cultures in the Workplace: Swimming in Scandinavian Waters" (2023). HCBE Faculty Articles. 1170.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcbe_facarticles/1170
