Find the definitions of intra- and intercultural communication not mentioned in the text. Compare them and discuss which of them seem to be the best. Give your reasons.
DISCOVERING OTHER CULTURES
What does “tomorrow” mean to you? [8] In much of the Arabic-speaking world, “tomorrow” is a polite way of saying, “I don’t know” or “never” in answer to such questions as: “When will you have the spare part so you can repair my car?” (In fact, this is not strictly connected with time, but more a polite response, and all Arabic speakers understand what it means.) The Spanish word “mañana” seems to carry a similar meaning in South American cultures.
Would a similar use of this word cause misunderstandings in your culture? How do you think such misunderstandings could be avoided? Are there similar time-related responses in Ukrainian language that could be easily misinterpreted?
UNIT 5
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