賴志樫Chih-Chien Lai哈希蘿娃安娜Anna Khakhirova2019-08-282010-8-302019-08-282010http://etds.lib.ntnu.edu.tw/cgi-bin/gs32/gsweb.cgi?o=dstdcdr&s=id=%22GN0697740136%22.&%22.id.&http://rportal.lib.ntnu.edu.tw:80/handle/20.500.12235/85011This study examined the communication experiences of Russian expatriates in Taiwan. The researcher focused on the importance of cross-cultural communication in the medical workplace. This study provided some new insights into the bases and consequences of cross-cultural communication between Russian expatriates and Taiwanese employees. The purpose of the present study was to examine the cross-cultural communication experience between Russian expatriates and Taiwanese employees in Taiwan. Kim’s (2001, 2005) integrative communication theory of cross-cultural adaptation provided the basis for offering an explanation of the linkage the communication competence. The analysis used portions of verbal transcripts obtained through 12 in-depth personal interviews between May 2009 and April 2010. The research revealed that positive and genuine relationships/friendships between Russian expatriates and host nationals (i.e., Taiwanese) contribute to their positive and rewarding life experience overseas.無cross-culturalcommunicationRussian expatriatesTaiwanese employeesmedical workplace