1.

Cultural competence: The ability to effectively communicate and interact with

people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
2. Intercultural communication: Communication between people from different
cultures that involves understanding and respecting cultural differences.
3. Cultural diversity: The variety of cultures, beliefs, and practices that exist
within a society.
4. Cultural awareness: The ability to recognize and understand cultural
differences and similarities.
5. Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
6. Stereotyping: Making assumptions about people based on their cultural
background, without considering individual differences.
7. Cultural shock: The feeling of confusion and disorientation that may occur
when a person encounters a new culture.
8. Acculturation: The process of adapting to a new culture.
9. Cultural assimilation: The process of adopting the cultural norms of the
dominant culture.
10.Cultural relativism: The belief that cultural practices and beliefs should be
judged in the context of their own culture, rather than by the standards of
another culture.
11.High-context culture: A culture in which communication is heavily dependent
on the context in which it occurs, including nonverbal cues and shared cultural
understandings.
12.Low-context culture: A culture in which communication is primarily based on
explicit language, with less emphasis on nonverbal cues and shared cultural
understandings.
13.Collectivism: A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group
over the individual.
14.Individualism: A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the
individual over the group.
15.Power distance: The degree to which people in a culture accept and expect
unequal distribution of power.
16.Uncertainty avoidance: The degree to which people in a culture feel
uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
17.Masculinity-femininity: The degree to which a culture values traditionally
masculine or feminine characteristics.
18.Time orientation: The degree to which a culture values punctuality, planning,
and long-term thinking.
19.Cultural imperialism: The imposition of one culture's values, beliefs, and
practices on another culture.
20.Cultural identity: The sense of belonging and identification that individuals
have with their cultural group.
21.Ethnorelativism: The ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences
without judging them based on one's own cultural values and norms.
22.High power distance culture: A culture in which people in positions of
authority are expected to be respected and obeyed, and there is a strong
emphasis on hierarchy and social status.
23.Low power distance culture: A culture in which people in positions of
authority are expected to be approachable and accessible, and there is a
relatively weak emphasis on hierarchy and social status.
24.Monochronic culture: A culture in which time is viewed as a limited resource
and punctuality is highly valued.
25.Polychronic culture: A culture in which time is viewed as more fluid and
flexible, and punctuality is less important.
26.Face-saving: The effort to preserve one's social status and avoid
embarrassment or loss of face.
27.Cultural adaptation: The process of adjusting to a new cultural environment
and acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to function effectively in that
environment.
28.Cultural hybridity: The blending of cultural elements from different cultures,
resulting in the emergence of new cultural forms.
29.Intercultural competence: The ability to communicate effectively and
appropriately in intercultural contexts, including the ability to understand and
appreciate cultural differences and adapt to different cultural norms.
30.Multiculturalism: The coexistence of multiple cultural groups within a society,
with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity.