To what extent do you agree with the definitions of culture in the quotes below?

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pp. 104-108

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To what extent do you agree with the definitions of culture in
the quotes below? Discuss.

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What similarities and differences are there between the two?

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Run through the rest of the text quickly and find the words/
phrases in the text, which correspond to the definitions below.
(some words may be in plural or various derivative forms/word classes in the text)
Example:
A possible effect or result (paragraph 3) – implication(s)

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3. Make notes of the key points so you can reconstruct and summarize the text later in groups.

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Work in groups and
summarize the key points
of the text.

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Exam task: read the last paragraph (9) of the text again
and identify the author’s stance.

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Academic Focus

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Follow-up discussion:
• How do cultural factors affect business environments and
communication?
• Which of the cultures described in the text have more similarities
with the Georgian culture?
• Have you personally experienced any cultural differences or
intercultural strains in a working environment?

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