Multicultural Communication in Diverse Settings
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What is a multiculturalist, as described by Gamble and Gamble (2013)?

  • A person who rejects cultural differences
  • A person who is respectful of and engaged with people from distinctly different cultures (correct)
  • A person who believes in the superiority of one's own culture
  • A person who only interacts with people from their own culture

    • What is the primary difference between a multicultural and an intercultural community?

  • The geographical location of the community
  • The number of cultural groups present
  • The level of interaction between cultural groups (correct)
  • The dominance of one cultural group

    • What is the focus of intercultural communication?

  • The imposition of one culture on others
  • The mutual exchange of ideas and cultural norms (correct)
  • The promotion of a dominant culture
  • The rejection of cultural differences

    • What is the goal of multicultural policy?

    <p>To protect cultural diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a multicultural neighborhood?

    <p>A neighborhood where people from different cultures live alongside each other, but do not interact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key aspect of intercultural communities?

    <p>Deep understanding and respect for all cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of using gender-specific titles such as 'career woman' or 'waitress'?

    <p>It reinforces the notion that women are subordinate to men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using gender-sensitive language in business communication?

    <p>To promote more inclusive and equitable representations of both genders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative to using the term 'actress'?

    <p>Actor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary assumption of cultural relativism?

    <p>Cultural values and practices are relative to the cultural context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid using feminine suffixes such as -ess or -ette in business communication?

    <p>Because they reinforce the notion that women are subordinate to men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of ethnocentrism?

    <p>Believing that one's own culture is superior to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of intercultural empathy?

    <p>To understand and appreciate the cultural perspectives of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using gender-neutral titles such as 'sales clerk' or 'flight attendant'?

    <p>They promote gender equality and avoid reinforcing gender stereotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of promoting gender equality in business communication?

    <p>To promote more inclusive and equitable representations of both genders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle of gender-sensitive communication?

    <p>Recognizing and challenging gender stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between multicultural and cross-cultural communication?

    <p>Multicultural communication focuses on diverse groups within a single culture, while cross-cultural communication focuses on communication between different cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of promoting diversity and inclusion in communication?

    <p>Enhancing creativity and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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