Globalization means that
interrelation among groups and states is completely a logical consequence of
globalization. Within such interrelation, misunderstanding, disputes, or even
conflicts, are likely to occur. While at individual level, intercultural
contact might cause the emergence of cultural shocks or other psychological
troubles such as impatience, anger, depression, eating disorder, sleep
disturbance, physical complaints and body symptoms, and so forth. In short,
globalization not only offers positive and beneficial impacts, but sometimes
also gives unconstructive externalities.
In dealing with intercultural
processes, we do need mutual understanding and good communication in order to
prevent the acceleration of disadvantages resulted from such processes. Again,
reciprocal understanding and effective communication are needed not only in
individual matters, but also in state level. For instance, the development of
the state or society can only be fruitfully accomplished if there is an
effective developmental communication. It also means that communication is an
integral part of development, and at the same time, it constitutes the
precondition of successful development. In the case of Ainu society in Hokkaido , it indicates the intercultural relations
between indigenous people in northern Japan
There are some keys that can
be used to produce good understanding and valuable communication. However, two
aspects were highlighted. First, non-verbal communication is potentially
to be more dangerous or hazardous than the verbal one. Therefore, we must very
careful in using this method. Second, it is very helpful to be kind and
generous to people from different culture. With these keys, understanding
between societies and states, hopefully can be achieved so that developmental
processes in each society / state can be realized optimally based on excellent
intercultural relations and productive communication.
July 23rd, 2002
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