South africa culture

SOUTH

AFRICAWe will present to you the differences

between our french culture and the African

culture.

We used different cultural theories from

Trompenaars and Hofstede to understand

their cultural values and behaviors compared

to our French culture.

We will present to you the differences between our french culture and the African culture.

We used different cultural theories from Trompenaars and Hofstede to understand their

cultural values and behaviors compared to our French culture.

SOUTHAFRICAcustoms & Traditions

02 Quentin Courtois Thomas GaleaHugo Delias Jérémy Goillot

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Communication

STYLE

COMMUNICATION STYLEWhat do I need to know

about non-verbal communication ?

Eye contact is important first difference with the french culture

respect a comfortable distance arms length

Apartheid trained people not to search for the truth

Latin roots emanates from a century of intimidation


COMMUNICATION STYLEI am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression.

What would be good discussion topics ?

Greeting are very important to all South Africans

Let the first topic of discussion be by the local person

it is wise to avoid discussing religion or politics

Saying hello and inquiring after the person’s health


COMMUNICATION STYLEWhat should I know about the

workplace environment for examples deadlines, dress,

formality ..?

dress is determined by the nature and environment of the work

Dress for work is similar to dress for work in France

if you don’t make your work in the given times, you risk to be fired

Deadlines and punctuality oftentimes are troublesome to employer


Negotiation STYLESECOND PART

Negotiation style

IN SOUTH AFRICA

place education

and experienc

e as foremost

Rest assured

you will be given a

nick-name

They are always

willing to learn

For this part of the

culture, both

cultures are

identical

What qualities are most highly

regarded in a local manager?

How will I know how my staff view

me ?

NegociatioNSTYLE

go to your immediate

supervisor for answers

Ideas would be presented

to the supervisor

Strategic decision-making is

done by the management

committee

“ khuba “

Managers will appreciate personal

initiative in day-to-day operations

It would be unfortunate to bring discredit

to yourself


Conflict sources and conflict resolution styles

How important is it to establish a

personal relationship with a colleague

or client before getting to business?

Conflict sources and

conflict resolution styles

persons from G8

countries are seen as

much more advanced

Take the time to get to

know them and find

common ground

In france, It is crucial

to establish good

relations with people

with whom you are

planning to do

business

The expats are seen

as the creators of

everything

good thing to first

establish a personal

relationship with a

colleague.


South africaThese problems have to settle(adjust) in private. However, in

South Africa, the frankness is not recommended, it's better

informed him you were "happy" to work with him. Now let him

know you are somewhat confused and saddened and what you

perceive to be the cause. When all is said, go out and have a

drink.

FRANCEIn France, frankness is appreciated; however, be wary of

making value judgements or being harshly critical. It is useful

to be diplomatic. This will ensure that the person in question

does not lose face.

C o n f l i c t s o u r c e s a n d c o n f l i c t r e s o l u t i o n s t y l e s

I have a work-related problem with a colleague.

Do I confront him or her directly? Privately or publicly?


CONCLUSION

In conclusion, we can see that

in spite of some light cultural

differences between our two

countries. Every

representative of a country or

an other one can easily

become used to the culture of

the country in which

he comes to live.

This one has however to

inquire about the customs

present in the country to

which he goes.

ROLEPLAY

CULTURAL QUIZZ

ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA

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?QUESTION

S

I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good

impression. What would be good discussion topics?

It is certainly frowned to shake hands during the first meeting except to leave

1We must take the time to greet his interlocutor and to show some interest

2 The South African greet from far

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2QUESTION

S

Is gender equality respected?

South African society is strongly misogynous, woman is put in the back ground

1 Traditionally, woman is at a higher social level than man in South Africa

2Woman knew how to stand out in South African society

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3QUESTION

S

Is it right to expose its religion in public?

No, it’s just a taboo subject since the apartheid

1South African accept and don’t hesitate to show his religion or his sectarian movement

2Only the Christianity is tolerated

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4QUESTION

S

In case of conflict socio-professional, how is necessary it to react

face to face of a colleague?

To dig in one's heels break the communication

1 Avoid the problem by the lie

2To be honest with him because South African are opened on the forgiveness

3


5QUESTION

S

Is there a professional dress code specific to South Africa?

Dress codes is the same as in France

1On Friday it’s djellabamust be used

2Suit and tie a sign of white ascendancy

3


Thank you

for your contribution

at this keynote


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