Cross-Cultural Communication Experience in New Delhi
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What was the main reason the author chose to stay in a more modest hotel?

  • To save money on accommodation
  • To be closer to the Indian business school
  • To experience the workaday life of New Delhi more closely (correct)
  • To escape the hustle and bustle of a five-star hotel

    • Why did the concierge recommend the restaurant Swagat to the author?

  • It was located close to the hotel (correct)
  • It was affordable and well-known for its good service
  • It served traditional Indian cuisine
  • It was a popular place among tourists

    • What did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

  • A whirlwind of colors, smells, and activities
  • A grocery store, a cloth vendor, and a family of five on a motor scooter (correct)
  • A bunch of brownspeckled chickens pecking in the dust next to the sidewalk
  • All of the above

    • What was the author's initial impression of the hotel where he was staying?

    <p>It was more modest and much smaller than expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author want to have lunch immediately after arriving at the hotel?

    <p>He was tired and hungry after the journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue the author faced in finding the restaurant?

    <p>The restaurant was not where the concierge said it would be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the concierge's bewildered reaction indicate?

    <p>The concierge thought the author was not very intelligent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about communication in Anglo-Saxon cultures?

    <p>It prioritizes clarity and explicitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural difference in communication does the author highlight between Asian and Anglo-Saxon cultures?

    <p>Asian cultures emphasize clarity and explicitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author's experience in New Delhi suggest about cross-cultural communication?

    <p>It requires adaptation to different cultural communication styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's main reason for choosing to stay in a more modest hotel?

    <p>The author wanted to experience the authentic culture of New Delhi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the concierge recommend to the author?

    <p>A popular local restaurant named Swagat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

    <p>A grocery store, a cloth vendor, and a family on a motor scooter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue the author faced in finding the recommended restaurant?

    <p>The street was crowded and chaotic, making it difficult to locate the restaurant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author's experience in New Delhi suggest about cross-cultural communication?

    <p>Cross-cultural communication requires adapting to different cultural norms and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's experience when trying to find the restaurant?

    <p>The author faced confusion and difficulty in finding the restaurant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author describe the skills involved in being an effective communicator in different cultures?

    <p>Varied dramatically from one culture to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about communication in Anglo-Saxon cultures?

    <p>It values literal and explicit communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

    <p>A bustling sidewalk with traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the concierge take the author to the restaurant instead of providing clear directions?

    <p>The concierge wanted to show kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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