Briefly describe an experience you had when a cultural difference led to a communication
problem.
Why do you think this problem occurred? Briefly discuss the role of the following:
semantic noise; rules, norms, attitudes, beliefs and values; high vs. low context; and
ethnocentrism.
What will be an ideal response?
Good answers should begin with scenarios such as a misunderstanding, a frustrating
interaction, or the formation of a negative judgment, but the description of the experience should
be less than 50% of the answer. Answers should show that a student can understand and
accurately apply each term: semantic noise; rules, norms, attitudes, beliefs and values; high vs.
low context; and ethnocentrism
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What will be an ideal response?
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