Differences between American, Egyptian and Lebanese Humor Styles: Implications for International Management
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to search for differences in humor use between Arabs and Americans and to provide managerial insights regarding such differences. We use Hofstede's cultural dimensions as a theoretical basis for hypothesizing differences in humor styles between Arabs and Americans. The results indicate that Americans scored significantly higher than Arabs on self-enhancing and self-defeating humor style. There was no significant difference regarding affiliative and aggressive humor. Both Arab and American men scored significantly higher in aggressive humor than did Arab and American women. Managerial implications are provided for both practitioners and researchers.
Recommended Citation
Kalliny, M., Cruthirds, K. W., & Minor, M. S. (2006). Differences between American, Egyptian and Lebanese Humor Styles: Implications for International Management. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management SAGE Publications.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/1470595806062354
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Keywords and Phrases
Humorous Stories-Arab; Humorous Stories-Egyptian; Humorous Stories-Lebanese; Cross Cultural; Humorous stories, American; Humorous stories; Intercultural communication; Wit and humor--Cross-cultural studies
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1470-5958
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 SAGE Publications, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
