American Culture Vs Ireland

American verses Ireland

A Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism

American verses Ireland

A Cultural Comparison

1.Power distance

2.Pragmatism

3.Cross Cultural Communication

Tips

Power Distance American vs. Ireland

1. Low Power Distance

2. Hierarchy is established for convenience

3. Superiors are accessible

4. Managers rely on individuals

5. The society is loose – knit ( People look after themselves)

6. Communication is direct

7. Government Constitution

1. Constitutional monarchy …… (Form of a parliament of

elected ministers)

2. Appointment of bishops

3. Declare war ……… (Control of all armed forces)

4. Appoint judges

5. Life – long commitment

Differences

Similarities

(Geert-hosted.com,2014)

PragmatismHow people in the past as well as today relate to the fact that so much that

happens around us cannot be explained

1. Low Pragmatism

2. Normative, establishing the absolute Truth

3. Focus on achieving quick results

4. A great respect for Traditions

Similarities

American

1. Prone to Analyze the Truth2. Increase in church visiting3. Have Traditions

Ireland

1. Strong Concern With Absolute Truth

2. Decrease in church visiting3. Great respect for Traditions

Differences

(Geert-Hofstede.com,2014)

Cross Cultural Communication Tips

American vs Ireland

Ireland

Gift giving

Humble gifts, don’t go overboard

Flowers (not red or white)

symbol for blood and death

Pub Etiquette

A pint “ is a drop” expected to finish

No age limit

Body language

Maintain eye contact (offensive if

not)

Keep your hands to yourself

Languages Spoken

English/Gaelic How are you? (Conas

ta’ tu’)

America

Gift giving

Humble Gifts (not Always)

All flowers A beer by name (Tall or

Short)

Pub Etiquette

Age Limit 21

Body language

Eye Contact a plus (Listening)

Hugs, Hand shakes, Pat on the

back

Language Spoken

English

References

Read more: 

http://www.ehow.com/info_8577423_irish-social-etiquette.html#ixzz2uMjx185Z

http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html

http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Ireland.html

http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMona... 

See more at: http://www.semesteratsea.org/2013/10/01/irelands-gaelic-games/#sthash.tuD8THzA.dpuf

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