Crossword puzzle: Intercultural communication issues

Word puzzle: Global Evangelism

Chapter 8, Discovering Missions by Gailey and Culbertson

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book? If not, then use this online PDF of Discovering Missions to find the answers!

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ACROSS
1		In linguistics, a native speaker of a language who helps someone trying to learn it
5		One of the linguists who raised the question as to whether it is language that shapes culture or culture that shapes language
7		The most basic of language acquisition techniques
8		Early missionary to Native Americans who used Bible translation as a key element of his mission strategy
9		One of the things that varies greatly from one language to another
11		The means by which as much as 55 percent of face-to-face communication is done
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2		The first thing often done when the wrong order of language learning is followed
3		The way meanings have been assigned to words and phrases
4		The man whose encounter in Central America with a Kaqchikel Indian precipitated the founding of Wycliffe Bible Translators
6		The missiologist who has done a lot of research on the subject of redemptive analogies
10		When people in a given culture see the gospel this way vis-a-vis their culture, a very formidable obstacle to gospel communication exists

"This crossword puzzle definitely helped me, especially when it came to understanding all of the various language terms that were discussed in chapter 8." -- Kayte S., Nazarene Bible College student

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-- Howard Culbertson,

Based on material in Discovering Missions by Charles Gailey and Howard Culbertson, published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City (now known as The Foundry)

Afterword: The Challenges of Communicating Cross-Culturally

Intercultural communication can present a variety of challenges. These can include:

Language barriers: Language differences can create misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and even unintended offense.
Nonverbal communication: Cultures have different norms regarding nonverbal communication that is done through gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.
Stereotyping and prejudice: Stereotypes and preconceptions about people of another culture cause incorrect assumptions, misunderstandings, and even discriminatory attitudes and behavior.
Values and beliefs: Cultures have different values, beliefs, and attitudes. The importance of hierarchy, individualism vs. collectivism, and time orientation vary widely from culture to culture. These differences can distort cross-cultural communication and affect intercultural relationships.
High-context vs. low-context communication: Some cultures use high-context communication that relies heavily on context, nonverbal cues, and shared cultural knowledge Other cultures use low-context communication, which is more direct and explicit.
Ethnocentrism: The tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own culture often leads to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and cultural clashes.
Cultural shock: Being in an unfamiliar culture can be overwhelming and create anxiety. That, in turn, can affect communication and relationships.

An awareness of these issues, as well as making sure you "actively listen" to people, can keep you on the road to becoming an effective cross-cultural communicator. Continually remind yourself to be open-minded, respectful, and curious about other cultures. Do not hesitate to seek clarification whenever you don't understand something or sense that you were not understood clearly.

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Crossword puzzle: Intercultural communication issues

Word puzzle: Global Evangelism

Chapter 8, Discovering Missions by Gailey and Culbertson

Afterword: The Challenges of Communicating Cross-Culturally

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