Gudykunst And Ting-Toomey

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Even though it is believed that the capacity for language is universal, the languages of a particular culture must be learned by its members. Cultures seem to have a predominant manner, fashion, or style in which they use their language. At different language acquisition stages, children learn not only the structure and vocabulary of their culture`s language but also the various styles of language interaction unique to their culture. There are four verbal communication styles that have been identified by intercultural theorists: 1 – direct/indirect, 2 – elaborate/succinct, 3 – personal/contextual, and 4 – instrumental/affective. Typically one style is dominating in corresponding culture, but variation can coexist (Gudykunst & Ting-Toomey, Verbal …show more content…
Persons using a direct communication style employ overt expressions of intention. This style messages clearly articulate the speaker`s desires and needs. Direct styles are often used in low-context, individualistic cultures. On the contrary, in an indirect communication style, which is often seen in High-context and collectivistic cultures, the speaker`s intentions are hidden or only hinted at during interaction (Gudykunst & Ting-Toomey, Verbal Communication Styles, 1988, pp. 99-115).
According to Gudykunst and Ting-Toomey, the elaborate, exacting, and succinct communication styles deal with the quantity and volume of talk that is preferred across cultural groups. In an elaborate flashy and embellished language is emphasized. An exacting style is in which persons say no more or less than needed. And a succinct style is characterized by the use of concise statements, understatements, and even silence (Gudykunst & Ting-Toomey, Verbal Communication Styles, 1988, pp. …show more content…
There are several examples of that phenomenon, such as using language as a status and hierarchy symbol. As well as it can be seen in different immigrant groups. Some are using their native language in their host culture and also make effort to teach it to their children, thus maintaining their cultural heritage and identity. But other immigrant groups can be really discouraging in usage of their native tongue in their pursuit to establish themselves as legitimate members of their new culture. Language has giant impact on how individuals see themselves and others within any community, thus making it one of the major indications that people use to categorize and group others (Neuliep J. W., 2000, pp.
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