Introduction: Intercultural communication

Our culture is a learned set of assumptions that shape our perceptions of the world and of appropriate values, norms, attitudes, and behaviours.

We learn our culture.  Perceptions about gender, age and social class are culturally based, as are ideas about:

  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Religious practices
  • Sexual orientation
  • Physical appearance and ability

No culture is made up of one stone nor is cultural diversity restricted to one group.