Research Guides: Intercultural Communication: Best Bets

Use the resources below to research communication in various cultures or countries.

If you don't find the information you need, contact a librarian any time. We're happy to help you 24/7.

Library databases

A to Z the World
Choose a country to view, then view sections about CULTURE AND SOCIETY and BUSINESS to learn about Greetings, Time Orientation, and business etiquette and more.
CultureGrams
View sections about PEOPLE and CUSTOMS & COURTESIES

Reference Books & eBooks

Start your research by consulting an encyclopedia or other reference book listed here.

Reference books like these will give you an overview of the culture, and may include information about non-verbal communication like: gestures, eye-contact, personal space, etc., plus other communication related characteristics like:

Attitudes
Business etiquette
Greetings
Taboos
Time orientation

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: the Essential Cultural Guide--From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing
In addition to this ebook, there are print versions which you can borrow from the SCC Library. Find them shelved in this call number area: 395.52094 MORRISON
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Call Number: SCC Reference: R 305.8003 WORLDMA
Countries, Peoples and Cultures (Complete Nine Volume Set) by Salem Press
Call Number: SCC Reference: R 909 COUNTRI 2015
See sections about CUSTOMS & COURTESIES; includes greetings, gestures, and etiquette
Culture & Clinical Care
Call Number: SCC Reference: R 610.73 DIBBLE 2019
This book for medical professionals is a rich resource for cultural etiquette, taboos, gestures, and other cultural information.
Etiquette and Taboos Around the World
Call Number: SCC Reference: R 395.03 TAYLOR 2017

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