Write notes on two of the following: a) Stereotyping b) Any 01 modern day work place trend c) Improving intercultural communication skills

b) Any modern day work place trend

c) Improving intercultural communication skills

Step-by-step explanation

b) Any modern day work place trend

Due to the technological advances that has been happening in the world, companies have started promoting working at home most especially that there is a outbreak of Coronavirus which is extremely serious and infectious. Organizations and institutions of any kind opt to allowing their employees to do their jobs virtually which is the best way to keep the companies functioning and save the economy from collapsing. Even education is gained online through having a tutor who can teach using applications or sites as a medium in interacting with the students. The modern day workplace which can also be referred as the "home", is a beneficial place for employees as it allows them to keep in touch with their family members while doing their work, enjoy a home cooked meal and there is no need for taking any transportation. The only factors that the employee has the consider are the electricity, gadget and the internet. These are the key factors in making work possible at home.

c) Improving intercultural communication skills

The world has become globalized for good. This made intercultural activities possible. This also has given many opportunities for people who have been seeking jobs overseas and experience a culturally diverse world. But, communication skills with regards to intercultural interaction hasn't been perfectly improved since people are still trying their best to learn from others with different cultural backgrounds. There are many ways though to improve intercultural communication skills, and being able to do these things consistently would definitely make communication efficient and effective. People must do research in order to have an idea about the culture he is joining in, observe others' behavior and manners and take diversity training to broaden their horizon about a certain culture. Moreover, active listening must be a habit as this makes a person survive in the community, in a workplace or in the society as a whole. It is also advisable to ditch the attitude or perception of superiority complex, wherein one thinks that his/her culture is higher than the others, thinking this way would definitely hinder someone from absorbing ideas and learning the culture.