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What are three variables that influence the language a person uses and the definitions he or she gives to words?
What are three variables that influence the language a person uses and the definitions he or she gives to words?
- Gender, location, and occupation
- Income, hobbies, and favorite color
- Religion, political views, and social media usage
- Age, education, and cultural background (correct)
Which type of communication barrier is characterized by relying heavily on non-verbal and subtle situational cues?
Which type of communication barrier is characterized by relying heavily on non-verbal and subtle situational cues?
- High-Context Culture barriers (correct)
- Barriers caused by tone differences
- Barriers caused by word connotations
- Barriers caused by semantics
What is one common difference between men and women in communication styles as mentioned in the text?
What is one common difference between men and women in communication styles as mentioned in the text?
- Men are more indirect in conversation than women (correct)
- Women tend to create connections through talk
- Women use talk to emphasize status
- Men are less boastful than women
What does silence in communication NOT necessarily signify?
What does silence in communication NOT necessarily signify?
Which communication issue relates to undue tension experienced in oral, written communication, or both?
Which communication issue relates to undue tension experienced in oral, written communication, or both?
In which type of culture do people predominantly rely on words to convey meaning?
In which type of culture do people predominantly rely on words to convey meaning?
What is a characteristic of how men and women use language differently as highlighted in the text?
What is a characteristic of how men and women use language differently as highlighted in the text?
What does silence NOT communicate according to the text?
What does silence NOT communicate according to the text?
What do High-Context Cultures rely heavily on for communication?
What do High-Context Cultures rely heavily on for communication?
What is a notable difference between Low-Context and High-Context Cultures in terms of communication as mentioned in the text?
What is a notable difference between Low-Context and High-Context Cultures in terms of communication as mentioned in the text?
