Intercultural simulation - BARNGA "why on earth doesn't he respect the rules?"
Gestures became more important
as no verbal communication was permitted
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Definitions of Culture |
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"It's all in the cards! No verbal communication permitted" |
Game Facilitator: Matthias Göring
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culture: the different attitudes, beliefs of people that are influenced by their environment, geopgraphy, upbringing, social class.."
"culture is the software of the mind
- make sure you get the updates"
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"I felt much more at home at 'my' table because at least everybody
tried to respect the rules"
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"The values, beliefs, styles, attitudes that distinguish people of different generations, regions, religions, economic situations, social classes ..." |
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Models of Culture - onion model
- iceberg model
- software of the mind
- Hofstede's pyramid
The Trainer:
Laurence
The onion model? Well, it has many layers and when you come to the centre you are in tears ;-)
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"Man is mortal - culture is eternal" |
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"culture is comparable to a dress code. It determines how a human being is supposed to act in society" |
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"Culture is the backbone of a person's life" |
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Definitions of Culture
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