Explain what it means to “honor silence” while being culturally sensitive.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Generally, do not interrupt or speak instantly after the disputant stops
speaking if the speaker’s culture has a long pause–gap. Also, prevent the other party
from interrupting or speaking quickly.
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Which of the following responses represents rejection behavior?
a. "While I appreciate your feelings and would feel the same in your shoes, I think there are other ways to address the issue." b. "Your assessment is accurate and I'd like to know more about how you made your analysis." c. "You'll get over this and feel less angry when you give what I've said a little thought." d. All of the above are rejection behaviors.
Schools requiring students to wear a uniform provide an example of how nonverbal communication influences
a. paralinguistics. b. kinesics. c. public policy. d. adaptors.
Because it moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion, reasoning from principle is the opposite of reasoning from specific instances.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which type of speech is given in situations when the exact wording of the speech is crucial or when the speech must fit within a predetermined time frame?
A. scripted B. extemporaneous C. memorized D. read