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<h3>Business Communication</h3>
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<h1>Inuit Business Communication</h1>
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The Inuit language is very complex and is structured very
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The Inuit language is very complex and is structured very
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differently than what most western civilizations are used to.
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differently than what most western civilizations are used to.
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The official Inuit dialect, Inuktitut, is actually of the more
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The official Inuit dialect, Inuktitut, is actually of the more
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populated eastern coast. The western dialect is slightly
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populated eastern coast. The western dialect is slightly
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different. Both dialects are challenging to learn, since
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different. Both dialects are challenging to learn, since
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words are very long and often feature "swallowed" consonants.
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words are very long and often feature "swallowed" consonants.
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In Nunavut, there are seven different dialects of Inuktitut,
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In Nunavut, there are seven different dialects of Inuktitut,
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but throughout the territory, all are understood by other kins.
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but throughout the territory, all are understood by other kins.
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Unlike other languages that string small words together to make
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Unlike other languages that string small words together to make
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meaning, Inuktitut uses intricate pieces locked together to produce
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meaning, Inuktitut uses intricate pieces locked together to produce
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on hunts, taking tourists on dog sled or fishing trips, and selling
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on hunts, taking tourists on dog sled or fishing trips, and selling
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handicrafts. Another important source of income is carving. Men tend
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handicrafts. Another important source of income is carving. Men tend
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to be paid more for the work than women and the income is channeled
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to be paid more for the work than women and the income is channeled
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directly into the hunting economy and indirectly into gambling.
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directly into the hunting economy and indirectly into gambling.
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Hunters with little of no source of outside income, sell some meat
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Hunters with little of no source of outside income, sell some meat
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to buy gas or equipment enabling them to continue hunting. This
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to buy gas or equipment enabling them to continue hunting. This
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meat would have otherwise been shared among extended family members.
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meat would have otherwise been shared among extended family members.
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This proves that the Inuits are somewhat a collective culture.
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This proves that the Inuits are somewhat a collective culture.
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Although cultures in cold climates tend to be individualistic,
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Although cultures in cold climates tend to be individualistic,
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they still help each other from time to time. This study also
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they still help each other from time to time. This study also
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stated that Inuits tend to share hunting tools along with other
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stated that Inuits tend to share hunting tools along with other
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resources in order to help each other survive. It is very common to
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resources in order to help each other survive. It is very common to
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give tools for hunting as gifts for relatives birthdays.
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give tools for hunting as gifts for relatives birthdays.
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Most of the Inuit culture contains a philosophy of sharing, which
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Most of the Inuit culture contains a philosophy of sharing, which
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demonstrates friendship and love. The majority of Inuits have a
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demonstrates friendship and love. The majority of Inuits have a
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hard time dealing with the concept of buying meat as opposed to
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hard time dealing with the concept of buying meat as opposed to
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trading it. This is most difficult when it is buying meat form
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trading it. This is most difficult when it is buying meat form
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opening of a new building, special political meeting, intercommunity
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opening of a new building, special political meeting, intercommunity
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athletic competition, or when a young person makes his or her first
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athletic competition, or when a young person makes his or her first
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kill. These feasts are usually held in the churches, community halls
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kill. These feasts are usually held in the churches, community halls
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or schools.
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or schools.
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This informal economy takes on a form of reciprocity for many Inuit
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This informal economy takes on a form of reciprocity for many Inuit
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civilizations. However, since the 1950s, government has forced
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civilizations. However, since the 1950s, government has forced
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these Inuit camps to become small communities. This is new to the
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these Inuit camps to become small communities. This is new to the
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Inuits since they are not use to living with people who are from a
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Inuits since they are not use to living with people who are from a
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different kin. This has impacted everyday life and with the increased
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different kin. This has impacted everyday life and with the increased
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use of currency, conducting business has become more modernized as
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use of currency, conducting business has become more modernized as
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opposed to the sharing concept.
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opposed to the sharing concept.
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Other factors play a role in the communication of Inuit culture.
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Other factors play a role in the communication of Inuit culture.
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Among these factors is age. Elders are viewed with respect for
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Among these factors is age. Elders are viewed with respect for
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their wisdom and knowledge. The study also stated that
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their wisdom and knowledge. The study also stated that
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communication between generations is becoming increasingly difficult.
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communication between generations is becoming increasingly difficult.
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Before there was any school, the children were raised in the home
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Before there was any school, the children were raised in the home
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being taught by parents on issues of how to hunt. Now, the school
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being taught by parents on issues of how to hunt. Now, the school
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system in opening the childrens eyes to a new way of life and a life
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system in opening the childrens eyes to a new way of life and a life
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that the elders are not use to.
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that the elders are not use to.
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