Some companies are in the process of training managers to learn other ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. ... (Keegan 1999, 82) Varieties of means have been used, such as language study, a trip to other countries, the use of workshop, learning case studies, role playing, and other exercises designed for developing critical skills. ... Various business difficulties occur because a lack of an effective cultural understanding and perception. ...

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"An artist's perception of what is 'beautiful' is determined by many factors, not least of which are the requirements of his patron. ... As Aneela Sltana stated in 'Gender Excavations: Understanding Woman's Beauty in Space and time' article that "Visual representation of women is a subjective matter which depends on individual perception. However, perceptions are formed by a complex set of cultural rules which sway people to distinguish what is striking to them and what is not, more precisely, what actually makes an ideal woman" (Sultana 55). ... Because of this ...

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Scope I will begin with a general overview of intercultural communication, Japanese culture and etiquette, and mutual perceptions of communication. ... Culture can be defined as values, beliefs, ways of thinking, behavior, and customs that have been passed on from generation to generation. ...

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• Grade Level: High School