Interpersonal Communication in an Intercultural Setting.

Cultural growth in the twenty-first century has heightened the emphasis on interpersonal communication in an intercultural setting. As our world grows, expands and becomes increasingly more interconnected by various technological advances, the need for effective interpersonal communication among differing cultures has become quite clear. Due to the advancement of technology in today's world, a world in which some businesspeople are involved in transactions with other businesspeople in faraway countries, the call for knowledge of intercultural …

…and students on high school or college campuses could benefit from increased awareness and training in the field of interpersonal communication among varying cultures. As is true with the issue of race relations, the amount of tension, awkwardness, insult and even physical violence could be decreased by large numbers if organizations would train their employees or students in how to better communicate with those that happen to be a member of a different cultural background.