Using the communication accommodation theory in an intercultural interaction.

Full Answer Section I believe that this was the right approach to take in this situation. By converging with my Chinese colleagues, I was able to build rapport with them and communicate effectively. I would not change anything about the interaction, considering my knowledge of this theory. In this example, I used convergence because I wanted to reduce the social distance between me and my Chinese colleagues. I wanted to make them feel comfortable and understood, and I believe that converging with them helped me to achieve this goal. I could have also used maintenance or divergence in this situation. Maintenance would have involved using my own communication style, without making any changes to accommodate my Chinese colleagues. Divergence would have involved using a more formal or technical style of communication, which might have been more difficult for them to understand. Ultimately, the decision of whether to use convergence, maintenance, or divergence in an intercultural interaction depends on a number of factors, including the purpose of the interaction, the cultural background of the people involved, and your own personal preferences.

Sample Answer here is an example of how I have used the communication accommodation theory in an intercultural interaction: I was recently in a meeting with a group of people from China. I knew that they would be speaking English, but I was also aware that their English might not be as fluent as mine. I wanted to make sure that I was able to communicate effectively with them, so I decided to use convergence. I did this by slowing down my speech, using simpler vocabulary, and avoiding idioms or slang that they might not be familiar with. I also tried to be more attentive to their body language and facial expressions, so that I could better understand what they were saying.