He should read up on the cultural norms of the specific region where he is deployed. (Moderate Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should consult an expert on the area to further his knowledge, and to obtain a better grasp on local customs. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) No. 84, ID Phillips is attending the German Armed Forces Staff Program. He is receiving a lot of training on local culture but, when he has time off from school, locals invite him out to a non-military dinner. How can LtCol Phillips best use this opportunity to complement his understanding of German culture? He should simply go to the dinner and be polite because the host will appreciate his attendance. (Low Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should go to the dinner and speak with the locals, as it will give him a better understanding of the cultural norms, thus enhancing his experience in Germany. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should go to the dinner with an open mind and ask the locals questions if he is unsure of what to do in a particular situation. (Moderate Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should use the dinner as an opportunity to practice his German and experience the local customs firsthand. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective
He should read up on the cultural norms of the specific region where he is deployed. (Moderate Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should consult an expert on the area to further his knowledge, and to obtain a better grasp on local customs. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) No. 84, ID Phillips is attending the German Armed Forces Staff Program. He is receiving a lot of training on local culture but, when he has time off from school, locals invite him out to a non-military dinner. How can LtCol Phillips best use this opportunity to complement his understanding of German culture? He should simply go to the dinner and be polite because the host will appreciate his attendance. (Low Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should go to the dinner and speak with the locals, as it will give him a better understanding of the cultural norms, thus enhancing his experience in Germany. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should go to the dinner with an open mind and ask the locals questions if he is unsure of what to do in a particular situation. (Moderate Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective (1) (2) (3) (4) He should use the dinner as an opportunity to practice his German and experience the local customs firsthand. (High Cultural Learning) Very Ineffective Ineffective Effective Very Effective