Inter - cultural communication

When  one  asks  “How  can  I  learn  about  culture  X?”,  all  too  often  we  are 

discouraged to  learn that there is no comprehensive book (or list) available 

on  culture  X.  the  lack  of    reading  matter  on  various  cultures  is,  in  some 

ways,  a  blessing,  since  knowledge  of  other  cultures  is  better  acquired  by 

experience  than  by  study.  Thus,  ones  in  foreign  mission  should  plan  to 

experience  cultures  different  from  their  own,  particularly  the  cultures 

represented in their mission or posts. To be valid, these experiences should

incorporate a few basic principles and discovery techniques. By discovering 

the  characteristics  of  other  cultures,  it  should  be  noted  that  cultures   vary 

internally and are changeable. There are usually many cultural differences 

within a single race or nationality.