Response to your classmate on the following discussion post by my classmate. Do you agree or disagree?
To overcome ethnocentrism and avoid such misunderstandings in the future, I have provided several tips to others. First, always take your time and train yourself and your team on some of the basic norms, communication practices, and cultural values of the business communities you deal with most often. These aspects can be explained with the help of resources such as DeVito's "The Interpersonal Communication Book." Second, practice good listening by demonstrating concern for others' points of view. This not only establishes a rapport but also assists in picking up other cultural nuances that may quickly go unnoticed. Third, there is a need to adapt the communication style. Try to adapt to them; for instance, if you are dealing with the Japanese people, be as indirect as possible because they do not like confrontation (Devito, 2013). Last, feedback should be provided by openly discussing cultural differences and provide APA 7 reference for your response.