International Business Communications - Discuss the key differences in cultural

International Business Communications

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 75 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Choose a country of your choice other than the United States:

• Discuss the key differences in cultural variables between the United States and this country. Consider political, economic, legal, educational, and social systems of the selected country.
• Why is communication important when dealing in international business relationships?

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate's posting? 
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? 
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting? 
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?