Problem Statement

Much of the efficacy of any group discussion depends on the collective coordinated communication skills of the individuals participating in the discussion. This becomes even more complex as well as interesting when people from various regions of the world participate in a group meeting. It is because in such a case, cultural norms or backgrounds can bear an effect on the discussion flow. For example, while interruption may not viewed negatively in USA, in other cultures it is frowned upon. Our goal is to analyze the effect of such norms in a culturally diverse group setting and formulate approaches to deal with such diversity leading towards a respectful and healthy group discussion.