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Cross-Cultural Comparison of Verbal and Nonverbal Strategies of Apologizing
- Source :
- Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. 2:66-87
- Publication Year :
- 2009
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2009.
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Abstract
- Two studies examined cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal apology strategies. Self-administered structured survey was employed with a convenience sample composed of undergraduates. U.S. American and Chinese participants were asked to answer questions regarding their choice of verbal and nonverbal apology strategies in a potentially apologetic situation. Study 1, using open-ended questions, and Study 2, using close-ended questions, yielded some different findings. For example, both the U.S. American and Chinese participants did not show significant differences in their apology strategies toward in-group and out-group members in Study 1, but the Chinese showed significant differences in their apology strategies toward in-group and out-group members in Study 2. Overall, the most common apology strategy in the given situation for both cultural groups was a simple apologetic statement. Other findings, implications, and limitations of these studies are discussed.
Details
- ISSN :
- 17513065 and 17513057
- Volume :
- 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of International and Intercultural Communication
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........3c8776f145bf19267c3ee39acbdf71df