Taking Action for Communication

This episode tackles the communication difficulties amidst cultural diversity in the Philippines, emphasizing the significance of understanding and respecting cultural differences to avoid unintentionally offending others. Kyle Nathaniel Vinuya expresses his views and experiences while dealing with intercultural communication barriers since returning to the Philippines, like being unfamiliar with various cultural norms and expectations, including nonverbal communication. The episode highlights the role of media representation and some advice for effective intercultural communication — to have openness, mindfulness, patience, and flexibility in learning about other cultures and preventing biases.Kyle Nathaniel Vinuya, from San Fernando, Pampanga, 19 years old, moved to Qatar when he was 7 years of age and went to Philippine International School-Qatar based in Doha, Qatar to continue his studies. He returned to his own country to pursue his interest in studying Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of the Philippines Los Banos. Kyle, who grew up in the Middle East culture, inevitably engaged in Intercultural Communication in order for him to adapt to his new environment, brought by college life.