Essential Terms

The ability to continually supplement and revise existing knowledge to create new categories rather than forcing new knowledge into old categories

An inquiry-based communication style that moves away from winning an argument and toward shared understanding through open-ended questions and mutual exploration of values

When a person is drawn to someone who possesses traits that complement their own

When the world becomes more the same because of cultural imperialism

Blending global media with a country's local traditions to create something unique

When a dominant culture spreads its values, products, and media so widely that it overwhelms and displaces local cultures

The ability to interpret and adapt to diverse cultural nuances, rather than just understanding superficial customs

The feeling of disorientation, uncertainty, or anxiety that occurs when a person is suddenly immersed in an unfamiliar cultural environment

The process of tailoring your conflict-solving approach to fit the cultural needs of everyone involved