Page 1 of 3 Computer-aided Cross-cultural Communication Theory By: Edgar R. Eslit ORCID No. orcid.org/0000-0001-8072-0486 Email Address: Edgareslit@yahoo.com Affiliation: Professor, SMC, Iligan City, Philippines ----------------o0o---------------- Let’s face it; modern communication technology is altering the pinnacle of human interaction. Nowadays, the Internet and computers are considered as the kind of human inventions that this world can not live without. If, indeed, it can solely replace human’s traditional face-to-face interaction, as other would highly claim, only time can tell. This world, therefore, is responsible for a Techno-dyadic communication being the pinnacle of modern communication. So, how will this concept affects culture in the context of Cross- cultural communication? This paper defines Cross-cultural communication as a field of study that looks at how people from different cultural backgrounds communicate, in similar and different ways among themselves, and how they endeavor to communicate across cultures (Gudykunst, 2002). In relation to Computer-aided Cross-cultural communication theory, the researcher underscored the statement that says “people from different cultural backgrounds communicate, in similar and different ways among themselves, and how they endeavor to communicate across cultures”. Indeed, the current theory amplified the words “different ways” as it connotes practicality, sensibility and efficiency. Why practical, sensible and efficient? Given the concept of internationalization where people are now living in one global village and where technology is always connected in almost everything we do; it can be assumed that people will be left behind or expire in isolation if he/she will not accept the benefits provided by modern communication technology. Why cogitate distance as reason for isolation when Computer-aided Communication (CAC) can make the necessary connection? Why stay alone when technology can provide better companion? And, why limit our interaction with just one person or a segment of the society when there is an enormous opportunity for us to rich out different kinds of people around the globe in just a single click of the mouse? Indeed, CAC can facilitate the indispensible interaction while providing all kinds of methods available for