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This is a 4 page paper which discuss the cultural differences that need to be considered when conducting an interview concerning human rights in Syria.
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To truly understand another person it is important to understand what motivates them, what their interests are, what their attitudes may be about work and family and the essence of
their value system. CROSS CULTURAL INTERVIEWS The interview process can be very complicated, and even a face to face interview is influenced by the subjective thoughts and interpretations of the
person who is conducting the interview. The interview can become even more complication when the conversations taking place is between people from two different cultures. An individuals personal
development always takes place in a particular culture and that culture influences their value systems, motivations, interests, individual working habits and their emotional reactions (Winter, 1990). This immersion and
upbringing within a particular culture also influences how that individual expresses each of those characteristics (Winter, 1990). Therefore a major consideration when conducting an interview is to be observant and
careful of the interpretation of the answers. It is important to pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal signs of that particular culture. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES: SYRIA AND THE UNITED
STATES An important consideration when conducting an interview with a person by Syria is their meaning when they use particular words. For example, when Syrians say "yes", they may
really mean "maybe" or "its a possibility" (Mamarbachi, 2006). Syrians also exhibit a high level of nonverbal communication when they are dealing with people (Mamarbachi, 2006). It follows then,
that during an interview, a westerner would see the Syrian using their hands a lot when they are talking and that they will invade ones personal space - sometimes described
as touch-feely. In Syria, there is a great deal of emphasis on the societal traditions and customs. Men are not accustomed to dealing directly with women as the society
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