Give an example of how cultural expectations can be violated.

What will be an ideal response?


Touching someone during a face-to-face conversation or even making eye contact
could be considered a violation of a cultural expectation if the person responds in a
negative manner.

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A. identity framing B. characterization framing C. management framing D. individual framing

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Which film industry personality was linked with scandals that led to the establishment of the film industry’s Hays Office to impose self­regulation on the movie industry in the 1920s and 1930s?

a. William S. Hart b. Charlie Chaplin c. “Fatty” Arbuckle d. Florence Lawrence

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Which student demonstrates effective speech delivery in terms of gestures or posture?

A. Ana Maria, who wraps her hair around her index finger while making a transition. B. Trevor, who leans backward slightly while addressing the audience. C. Clara, who stands straight and gestures spontaneously during the speech. D. Billy, who removes his hands from his pockets while delivering each main point.

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The night before her speech, Tomoko is looking at the event program when she is surprised to see her speech has a question-and-answer session scheduled after it. What is one step Tomoko can take to prepare for the Q&A period?

A) print out her speech to use it as a reference for any questions she might be asked B) prepare an excuse as to why she will not be able to attend the session since she had not been informed about it C) anticipate who her audience will be and think of possible questions they might ask her D) rework her speech to be so detailed no one will have questions once she is finished

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