Select a culture other than your own. (I am a Caucasian woman born and raised in South Alabama; a conservative Christian adhering to traditional gender roles and traditional values.)
Compare and contrast your selected culture with your own on these dimensions in terms of how they influence communication:
Core values
Religious belief systems
Gender roles
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Communication context
Then, analyze how characteristics of both cultures influence communication in the following settings and identify the issues and opportunities that exist for each:
Education
Healthcare
Business settings
Finally, formulate strategies for improving intercultural communication in these settings including the development of cultural intelligence (CQ)