What is cross-cultural?

Answer 1

It is when you are dealing with two or more cultures. For example, a businessperson might have to use cross-cultural skills to do business in Japan. Cross cultural is a comparison of a culture with one or more other cultures. the purpose is to provide detailed information about the development of others in their own cultures and compare this developemnt across cultures. The comparison looks at not only what is different between the cultures, but also what is similar or universal among them. It always examines the culture from within, viewing the context of that culture, rather than from outside of the culture. This gives true insight into the culture and a truer comparison thus broadening ones appreciation of that culture and of your own.

Reference: Saraswathi, T.S. (Eds.). (2003). Cross-culture perspectives on human development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Answer 2

Cross-cultural refers to interactions or comparisons between different cultures, often highlighting similarities and differences in beliefs, behaviors, and values. It involves recognizing and respecting diversity while promoting understanding and communication across various cultural backgrounds.