After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

2.1. Explain the significance of intercultural communication in global and local communities.
2.2. Analyze the relationship between culture and communication, including exploring the impact of varying attitudes toward diversity.
2.3. Demonstrate influences on cultural identity, distinguishing between cultures and co-cultures.
2.4. Illustrate six dimensions of cultural variability, explaining how understanding them helps to reduce the strangeness of strangers.
2.5. Explore how digital technology brings diversity into our lives.