Answer to Question #279868 in English for Nalyn

Question

What are the advantages if intercultural communication?

Answer 1

Intercultural communication is defined as the communication between people of different cultures. It is a process which is symbolic, interpretive, transactional and contextual in which people of different cultures create a shared meaning. The main benefits of this communication are;

·        It creates healthier communities

<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">Through increased intercultural communication, </span>healthy interaction of communities has been witnessed where different communities can live in harmony.

·        It leads national and local commerce

Increased intercultural communication has enabled people do business across the nation and hence increased commerce and improved lives of the participants.

·        It leads to reduced conflict, and personal growth

People are able to learn each other’s culture through interaction and therefore the ability to tolerate each other. This translates to reduced conflicts between people.  

·        It leads to increased internationality

Through increased intercultural communication, internationality is created for example people from abroad can interact through businesses and local communities are able to have international outlook.