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American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism

American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism. American Culture Vs Ireland. Power distance Pragmatism Cross Cultural Communication Tips. American verses Ireland. A Cultural Comparison. Power Distance. Similarities.

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American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism

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  1. American verses IrelandA Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism American Culture Vs Ireland

  2. Power distance Pragmatism Cross Cultural Communication Tips American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison

  3. Power Distance Similarities 1. Low Power Distance 2. Hierarchy is established for convenience 3. Superiors are accessible 4. Managers rely on individuals 5. The society is loose – knit ( People look after themselves) 6. Communication is direct 7. Government Constitution American vs. Ireland Differences 1. Constitutional monarchy …… (Form of a parliament of elected ministers) 2. Appointment of bishops 3. Declare war ……… (Control of all armed forces) 4. Appoint judges 5. Life – long commitment (Geert-hosted.com,2014)

  4. PragmatismHow people in the past as well as today relate to the fact that so much that happens around us cannot be explained Similarities 1. Low Pragmatism 2. Normative, establishing the absolute Truth 3. Focus on achieving quick results 4. A great respect for Traditions Differences American 1. Prone to Analyze the Truth 2. Increase in church visiting 3. Have Traditions • Ireland • Strong Concern With Absolute Truth • Decrease in church visiting • Great respect for Traditions (Geert-Hofstede.com,2014)

  5. Cross Cultural Communication Tips • America • Gift giving • Humble Gifts (not Always) • All flowers A beer by name (Tall or Short) • Pub Etiquette • Age Limit 21 • Body language • Eye Contact a plus (Listening) • Hugs, Hand shakes, Pat on the back • Language Spoken • English • Ireland • Gift giving • Humble gifts, don’t go overboard • Flowers (not red or white) • symbol for blood and death • Pub Etiquette • A pint “ is a drop” expected to finish • No age limit • Body language • Maintain eye contact (offensive if not) • Keep your hands to yourself • Languages Spoken • English/Gaelic How are you? (Conas ta’ tu’) American vs Ireland

  6. References • Read more:  • http://www.ehow.com/info_8577423_irish-social-etiquette.html#ixzz2uMjx185Z • http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html • http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Ireland.html • http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMona... • See more at: http://www.semesteratsea.org/2013/10/01/irelands-gaelic-games/#sthash.tuD8THzA.dpuf

  7. American verses IrelandA Cultural Comparison

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