2. American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison in Power Distance and Pragmatism

3. American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison 1.Power distance 2.Pragmatism 3.Cross Cultural Communication Tips

4. Power Distance American vs. Ireland 1. Low Power Distance 2. Hierarchy is established for convenience 3. Superiors are accessible 4. Managers rely on individuals 5. The society is loose – knit ( People look after themselves) 6. Communication is direct 7. Government Constitution 1. Low Power Distance 2. Hierarchy is established for convenience 3. Superiors are accessible 4. Managers rely on individuals 5. The society is loose – knit ( People look after themselves) 6. Communication is direct 7. Government Constitution 1. Constitutional monarchy …… (Form of a parliament of elected ministers) 2. Appointment of bishops 3. Declare war ……… (Control of all armed forces) 4. Appoint judges 5. Life – long commitment 1. Constitutional monarchy …… (Form of a parliament of elected ministers) 2. Appointment of bishops 3. Declare war ……… (Control of all armed forces) 4. Appoint judges 5. Life – long commitment Differences Similarities (Geert-hosted.com,2014)

5. Pragmatism How people in the past as well as today relate to the fact that so much that happens around us cannot be explained 1. Low Pragmatism 2. Normative, establishing the absolute Truth 3. Focus on achieving quick results 4. A great respect for Traditions Similarities American 1. Prone to Analyze the Truth 2. Increase in church visiting 3. Have Traditions American 1. Prone to Analyze the Truth 2. Increase in church visiting 3. Have Traditions Ireland 1.Strong Concern With Absolute Truth 2.Decrease in church visiting 3.Great respect for Traditions Ireland 1.Strong Concern With Absolute Truth 2.Decrease in church visiting 3.Great respect for Traditions Differences (Geert-Hofstede.com,2014)

6. Cross Cultural Communication Tips American vs Ireland Ireland Gift giving Humble gifts, don’t go overboard Flowers (not red or white) symbol for blood and death Pub Etiquette A pint “ is a drop” expected to finish No age limit Body language Maintain eye contact (offensive if not) Keep your hands to yourself Languages Spoken English/Gaelic How are you? (Conas ta’ tu’) Ireland Gift giving Humble gifts, don’t go overboard Flowers (not red or white) symbol for blood and death Pub Etiquette A pint “ is a drop” expected to finish No age limit Body language Maintain eye contact (offensive if not) Keep your hands to yourself Languages Spoken English/Gaelic How are you? (Conas ta’ tu’) America Gift giving Humble Gifts (not Always) All flowers A beer by name (Tall or Short) Pub Etiquette Age Limit 21 Body language Eye Contact a plus (Listening) Hugs, Hand shakes, Pat on the back Language Spoken English America Gift giving Humble Gifts (not Always) All flowers A beer by name (Tall or Short) Pub Etiquette Age Limit 21 Body language Eye Contact a plus (Listening) Hugs, Hand shakes, Pat on the back Language Spoken English

7. References Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_8577423_irish-social- etiquette.html#ixzz2uMjx185Z http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Ireland.html http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMona... See more at: http://www.semesteratsea.org/2013/10/01/irelands- gaelic-games/#sthash.tuD8THzA.dpuf http://www.semesteratsea.org/2013/10/01/irelands- gaelic-games/#sthash.tuD8THzA.dpuf

8. American verses Ireland A Cultural Comparison