Cross-Cultural Communication Vocabulary

noun a social blunder or mistake, especially one that breaks accepted customs or etiquette

• She made a major faux pas by forgetting to address the guest of honor during her speech.
• It's a big faux pas to wear white to a wedding.
• If you don't want to commit a fashion faux pas, make sure to wear matching socks.
• His decision to invest all his money in one risky venture turned out to be a real faux pas.

noun evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture

• Ethnocentrism can lead to discrimination and prejudice towards people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Some people are so ethnocentric that they believe their culture is superior to all others.
• Ethnocentrism is just another way of saying close-mindedness.
• Ethnocentrism is like wearing blinders that prevent you from seeing the diversity and beauty of other cultures.

noun a form of English spoken in Singapore, incorporating elements of English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and other languages

• Singlish is a colloquial language that blends English with words and phrases from various Asian languages.
• Let's chat in Singlish lah, it's more fun!
• Singlish is so shiok to use when talking with friends.
• The use of Singlish in the movie added an authentic touch to the characters' dialogue.

noun a movement or policy that promotes interaction between different cultures or cultural groups

• Interculturalism promotes the exchange and interaction of different cultures within a society.
• Interculturalism is all about embracing diversity and learning from each other's cultures.
• Interculturalism is like a cultural melting pot where everyone brings something unique to the table.
• In the garden of interculturalism, the flowers of diversity bloom in harmony.

noun a blend of the words 'Ming' and 'English', referring to a mix of Mandarin Chinese and English languages or cultural elements

• The linguistic study of Minglish can provide valuable insights into language mixing and code-switching.
• I love how Minglish blends Mandarin and English together in such a unique way.
• Minglish is so cool, it's like speaking two languages at the same time!
• The beauty of Minglish lies in its ability to bridge cultural divides through language fusion.