When developing communication that ensures the message can be sent and understood across a variety of cultures, the sender is practicing what?
A) Stereotyping
B) Cultural competency skills
C) Exemplary social custom skills
D) Practical intelligence
E) Ethnocentrism
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Cultural competency is an appreciation for cultural differences that affect communication and the ability to adjust one's communication style to ensure that efforts to send and receive messages across cultural boundaries are successful. It requires a combination of attitude, knowledge, and skills.
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