Which of the following interventions is helpful in communicating with a client who speaks a language other than yours?
A.
Reassure the client that you have friends of his ethnic or racial background.
B.
Speak to the client using his ethnic dialect.
C.
Ask the client for clarification if you don't understand what he is saying.
D.
At the initial meeting, address the client by his first name.
ANS: C
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