Stereotypes can hinder communication from "summary" of Intercultural Communication in Contexts Instructor's Resource Manual by Judith N. Martin,Thomas K. Nakayama,Lisa Bradford,Jolanta A. Drzewiecka
Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs about a particular group of people that can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications in intercultural interactions. When individuals rely on stereotypes to make assumptions about others, they may fail to see the uniqueness and complexity of each person as an individual. This can hinder effective communication by preventing individuals from truly listening to and understanding one another. Stereotypes can create barriers to communication by influencing how individuals interpret and respond to messages. For example, if someone holds a stereotype that all members of a certain cultural group are aggressive, they may misinterpret a straightforward comment as confrontational. This can lead to defensiveness or hostility in response, further perpetuating negative inter...
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