Intercultural Communication is a form of communication that aims to share information across members of different cultures and social groups. It is situated communication between members or groups of different linguistic backgrounds. The French have a very strong cultural experience. They are a group that has, over the years, resisted the change that has molded other cultures. Europe being their backyard, the French have spread their tentacles over the centuries on various other continents. Even today, be it work-related or student exchanges, the French have always carried around their culture with them. A good example is the international students who have come to study in the United States.
The French's perception of Culture includes the beliefs, values, attitudes, the different gender roles, the different religions not forgetting different food preferred by people in various parts of the world. It's the way of life, customs, and beliefs that are practiced by the various cultural groups in the bank.
A family is an important unit in every person's life, be it nuclear or extended family. The French value the family unit and many young people would like to eventually have families. The racial or cultural background of the members of the family is not important. Understanding and tolerance is what make a family gel together. Most of the time, parents are the backbone of many families. How they start the family and hold it together will determine the family's longevity. In most cultures, this is the general view and the French also believe this is the case.
For most people success is determined by the achievement of set goals or expectations. This is the case in many spheres of life. Most cultures have this view of success as the set standard. The French also regard success as an important aspect of growth as people are able to develop self-belief, which further allows them to develop in every aspect of their lives. Parents or guardians are viewed as successful if they are able to bring up children who, later in life, are well-mannered and are able to take care of themselves. Children are disciplined in every aspect of their lives Education is a very important aspect of the lives of individuals in every culture. This includes the French. This does not only include formal but only informal education where young members of society are taught their own culture and other aspects of life. In modern cultures, formal education is also important as it enables one to have a livelihood and cater to themselves. With education, a culture is able to be preserved over generations to come. This was because many cultures including the French have been able to survive the test of time.
Religion can be described as the norms and beliefs that govern a group of people who believe in a higher being or supernatural power. In most cases there is a very thin veil between culture and religion, and members of a certain culture almost always belong to the s...
