Introduce yourself. Where do you live, what is your profession, what do you do in your free time?

Read about different communication preferences with family members around the world. Pay attention to highlighted phrases. Read them aloud in turn.

• Direct Communication: direct and straightforward communication. It's common to express opinions openly and engage in open discussions within the family.
• Individualism: independence and individual opinions are valued, and family members may communicate with a focus on personal achievements and aspirations.
• Indirect Communication: this communication may involve more indirectness and a preference for harmony. Avoidance of confrontation and maintaining family face is important.
• Respect for Hierarchy (/ˈhaɪərɑːrki/): there's often a clear hierarchy within the family, and communication may be influenced by the importance of respecting elders and maintaining family reputation.
• Extended Family Dynamics: extended family connections are significant, and communication often involves consideration for the larger family unit.
• Expressiveness: such families often have an expressive communication style. Emotions and feelings are openly shared, and physical touch is common.
• Importance of Relationships: building and maintaining strong relationships within the family is highly valued. Family gatherings and celebrations are integral to communication.

Study your card. Discuss the topic. Use the information and phrases above.

<aside> 🦸 What are the two top values in communication with family members in your country? Give examples. Do you personally share those values? Why yes or no? Explain.

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<aside> 🔥 When you finish your speaking turn: It’s a good idea to ask your partner one of the questions:

• Does it make sense? / Is there anything unclear? — to check understanding
• Is there anything you want to learn more about? — to encourage further discsussion and follow-up questions

When you listen to your partner: It’s a good idea to ask more follow-up questions. Some ideas:

• Which of these values do you share? Why?
• Is there anything that surprises you, that you don’t understand?

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Choose one more country: one you have been to or want to go to.

Discuss the same questions: What are the two top values in communication with family members in that country? How could you tell, what did you observe? Do you share these values? Why yes/no?

Ask each other follow-up questions if you have any and finish the meeting. Feel free to add each other on social media and talk more ❤️

<aside> ✅ Phrases

• direct and straightforward
• engage in open discussions
• avoidance of confrontation
• maintain reputation
• feelings are openly shared
• individual opinions are valued

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5 min

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