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Purposive Communication

The document discusses verbal and non-verbal communication styles in Filipino culture, including indirect communication, use of respectful language, physical contact conventions, and gestures for pointing and beckoning. It also covers similar topics for Korean culture.

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Purposive Communication

The document discusses verbal and non-verbal communication styles in Filipino culture, including indirect communication, use of respectful language, physical contact conventions, and gestures for pointing and beckoning. It also covers similar topics for Korean culture.

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Filipino Culture
Verbal:
Communication Style: Filipinos will try to express their
opinions and ideas diplomatically and with humility to
avoid appearing arrogant. The tone of voice varies widely
by language, dialect and region.
Indirect Communication: Filipinos often communicate
indirectly in order to prevent a loss of face and evoking a
shyness on either side of an exchange. They tend to avoid
interrupting others and are more attentive to posture,
expression and tone of voice to draw meaning.
Respect: When speaking to those who are older or of
higher status, Filipinos tend to use the polite forms of
speech. At the end of phrases, sentences or questions,
they will say ‘po’ to demonstrate this respect for hierarchy
Filipino Culture
Non Verbal:
Physical Contact: Among relatives or friends of the
same gender, it is common for Filipinos to walk hand
in hand or arm in arm. This is generally done so as a
sign of affection, friendship or if they are shy and
would like someone to accompany them.
Pointing: Filipinos may point to objects by puckering
their lips and moving their mouths in the direction
they are pointing to. Pointing with the index finger is
often understood as an expression of anger.
Beckoning: The common way to beckon someone is
by gesturing with the hand facing downwards and
waving fingers towards oneself, the same gesture that
would represent ‘shooing’ in Australia. If a Filipino
wants someone’s attention, it is common for them to
make a sound like ‘pssst’.
Korean
Culture
Verbal:
Indirect Communication: The South
Korean communication pattern is
generally indirect and quite verbose. They
tend to rely less on words and are
attentive to a speaker’s posture,
expression and tone of voice to draw
meaning.
Speech Style: While they may be indirect
in their communication style, South
Koreans generally speak quite firmly and
use less gestures and facial expressions.
Refusals: A South Korean’s preoccupation
with saving face and politeness means
that they will seldom give a flat ‘no’ or
negative response, even when they don’t
agree with you.
Korean
Culture
Non Verbal:
Physical Contact: Koreans are generally not
very physically affectionate with one
another. However, girls and young women
may walk hand-in-hand and male friends
may touch one another more frequently
than what is the norm amongst western
men.
Pointing: People do not point with their index
finger but rather with their entire hand.
Beckoning: One beckons by fluttering all
fingers to one’s hand with the palm facing
towards the ground.
Eye Contact: During a discussion or friendly
conversation, make full eye contact with the
person you are talking to.

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