Question

What is misunderstanding in oral communication

Answer 1

misunderstanding...

Considering 80% of a conversation is based around indirect communication, with only 20% being verbal conversation, it is no wonder intercultural misunderstandings arise.

Adding to this, the difference between high context cultures and low context cultures may create intercultural misunderstandings due to differences in speech patterns and differing levels of usage of indirect communication.

Understanding differences in communication styles aids intercultural communication and minimises miscommunication, conflict and offence.

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