Cross Cultural Web Tools For Countries With High Individualism Cultural Behaviors
August 1, 2008 by
cindy

Last updated 16 August 2008
• Guide To Cultural Web Tools
There are 5 different scales of cultural behavioral traits.
- High Individualism versus High Collectivism Behavior
- Uncertainty Avoidance versus Low Uncertainty Avoidance Behavior
- High Power Distance versus Low Power Distance Behavior
- High Masculinity versus High Femininity Behavior
- High Context versus Low Context Behavior
Important: Read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools before implementing any of these web tools.
Today we are only going to look at the web tools for the high individualism behavior trait. This is part of the high individualism versus high collectivism behavior scale.
Traits Of High Individualism Cultures
Some cultures are described as being high on the scale of individualism. These cultures have strong beliefs in:
- Personal goals
This is opposed to the other end of this scale, cultures high on the scale of collectivism, which have strong beliefs in:
- Group goals
Cross Cultural Web Tools For High Individualism Cultures
There is more than one cross cultural communication web tool you can use to appeal to each of the different cultural behavioral traits.
Here are the web tools you can use on your website to communicate better with cultures who score high on the behavioral scale of individualism:
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How Personalization Helps To Sell Across Culture |
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When To Use Themes Of Independence
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Where To Use Your Privacy Policy
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The Place For Your USP On Your Website |
These 4 web tools respond well to the traits for cultures high on the individualism scale. Read more details for each of these web tools in the articles in the Web Tools For Cultural Communication Guide.
There is lots more on the different cultural behaviors in the June issues of the Get International Clients Weekly Newsletter. Sign up quickly for more tips and ideas for getting more out of your international marketing.
Important Notice
Basic Guidelines For Using This Web Tool
If you have not read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools as mentioned in the very beginning of this article, please do so before implementing any of these web tools.
You need to look at the whole picture of all five cultural behaviors before tweaking how you use the specific web tools outlined here.
Use these cross cultural web tools to inspire you to improve your web communication with your international clients.
• Web Tools For Cultural Communication
• Business Guide 8 - Improve Your International Business Development Plan
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The Place For Your USP On Your Website
July 4, 2008 by
cindy

Last updated 16 August 2008
• Guide To Cultural Web Tools
There are fives scales to measure different cultural behaviors. There is more than one tool you can use to appeal to each of the different cultural behavioral traits.
Important: Read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools before implementing any of these web tools.
We have covered 3 web tools for cross cultural communication to cultures with high individualism behavioral traits: Read more
Where To Use Your Privacy Policy For Better Online Business Results
June 27, 2008 by
cindy

Last updated 16 August 2008
• Guide To Cultural Web Tools
There are fives scales to measure different cultural behaviors. There is more than one tool you can use to appeal to each of the different cultural behavioral traits.
Important: Read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools before implementing any of these web tools.
We have covered 2 web tools for cross cultural communication to cultures with high individualism behavioral traits:
- Personalization
- Themes of independence
Privacy Policy
Let’s look at a third web tool for cultures with high individualism culture behavioral traits:
- Privacy policies
Cultures with high individualism traits, such as all of the major English speaking cultures, like to be informed clearly of your privacy policy.
Let’s review the cultural behavior of high individualism behavior traits:
Traits Of Cultures With High Individualism
Some cultures are described as being high on the scale of individualism. These cultures have strong beliefs in:
- Personal goals
This is opposed to the other end of this scale, cultures high on the scale of collectivism, which have strong beliefs in:
- Group goals
Here’s one thing you can do to communicate better with your clients in these cultures:
Highlight Use Of Your Privacy Policy
In these cultures you can need to clearly indicate your privacy policy. You need to state how you:
- Treat all personal information
- Use all personal information
- Protect all personal information
For all major English speaking cultures this is a standard web tools. Remember, it is all about finding the right emphasis on how you use these web tools to create good cultural communication.
Use these cross cultural web tools to inspire you to improve your web communication with your international clients.
There is lots more on the different cultural behaviors in the June issues of the Get International Clients Weekly Newsletter. Sign up quickly for more tips and ideas for getting more out of your international marketing.
Important Notice
Basic Guidelines For Using This Web Tool
If you have not read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools as mentioned in the very beginning of this article, please do so before implementing any of these web tools.
You need to look at the whole picture of all five cultural behaviors before tweaking how you use the specific web tools outlined here.
• Personalization
• Themes of Independence
• Unique Selling Points
• Web Tools For Cultural Communication
• Business Guide 8 - Improve Your International Business Development Plan
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When To Use Themes Of Independence In Your Web Communication
June 20, 2008 by
cindy

Last updated 16 August 2008
• Guide To Cultural Web Tools
There are fives scales to measure different cultural behaviors. There is more than one tool you can use to appeal to each of the different cultural behavioral traits.
Important: Read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools before implementing any of these web tools.
Last week we looked at the first web tool for cross cultural communication to cultures with high individualism behavioral traits:
- Personalization
Independence
Let’s look at a second web tool for cultures with high individualism culture behavioral traits:
- Themes of independence
Cultures with high individualism traits, such as all of the major English speaking cultures, generally respond well to themes on independence.
Let’s review the cultural behavior of high individualism behavior traits:
Traits Of Cultures With High Individualism
Some cultures are described as being high on the scale of individualism. These cultures have strong beliefs in:
- Personal goals
This is opposed to the other end of this scale, cultures high on the scale of collectivism, which have strong beliefs in:
- Group goals
Here’s one thing you can do to communicate better with your clients in these cultures:
Highlight Use Of Independence
In these cultures you can empathize themes on independence with images and reference to:
- Self-reliance
- Achievement
- Self-recognition
Major English speaking cultures will respond well to these web tools. Remember, it is all about finding the right emphasis on how you use these web tools.
Use these cross cultural web tools to inspire you to improve your web communication with your international clients.
There is lots more on the different cultural behaviors in the June issues of the Get International Clients Weekly Newsletter. Sign up quickly for more tips and ideas for getting more out of your international marketing.
Important Notice
Basic Guidelines For Using This Web Tool
If you have not read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools as mentioned in the very beginning of this article, please do so before implementing any of these web tools.
You need to look at the whole picture of all five cultural behaviors before tweaking how you use the specific web tools outlined here.
• Personalization
• Privacy Policy
• Unique Selling Points
• Web Tools For Cultural Communication
• Business Guide 8 - Improve Your International Business Development Plan
| 2.5 |
How Personalization Helps To Sell Across Cultures
June 13, 2008 by
cindy

Last updated 16 August 2008
• Guide To Cultural Web Tools
There are fives scales to measure different cultural behaviors. There is more than one tool you can use to appeal to each of the different cultural behavioral traits.
Important: Read the Basic Guidelines For Using Cross Cultural Communication Web Tools before implementing any of these web tools.
Today we will look at the first web tool for cross cultural communication to cultures with high individualism behavioral traits:
Personalization
Use this web tool for cultures with high individualism culture behavioral traits:
- Personalization
Cultures with high individualism traits, such as all of the major English speaking cultures, respond well to personalized communications. Read more


























