TY - BOOK AU - Brislin,Richard W. TI - Working with cultural differences: dealing effectively with diversity in the workplace T2 - Contributions in psychology SN - 9780313352829 (alk. paper) AV - HF5549.5.M5 B74 2008 U1 - 658.3008 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Westport, CT PB - Praeger KW - Diversity in the workplace KW - Local KW - Intercultural communication KW - Interpersonal relations N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-177) and index; Adjusting to other cultures -- Individualism and collectivism -- Communication: interpreting silence, quiet, and indirectness -- Communication : interpreting directness and potentially negative exchanges -- Dealing with criticisms and disagreements -- Decision making -- Interactions among males and females -- Status and power -- The number and importance of social norms -- Workplace dynamics -- Developing interpersonal relationships -- Basic psychological processes at work during intercultural interactions -- Some final pieces of advice and some concluding perspectives ER -