Direct-Indirect Communication

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Peace Corps information collection and exchange (n.d.). Culture matters: The Peace Corps cross-cultural workbook. U.S. Government Printing Office.

Storti, C. (1999). Direct and indirect communication. In Figuring foreigners out: A practical guide (pp. 91-112). Intercultural Press.

Tags:

  1. communication
  2. facilitation video
  3. indirect communication
  4. preparation for study abroad
  5. Storti

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify direct and indirect communication styles in the context of particular situations or behaviors. 2. Interpret particular situations or behaviors within a continuum of direct and indirect communication.