What makes competent communication possible? Generally there are two starting points—individual or social/cultural. People can engage in competent communication primarily either because: 1) individuals
have the ability to adjust and adapt their communication to different persons and situations; or 2) individuals socialized in the same culture come to share common knowledge about what is appropriate and effective communication. In a high context culture ____________.
A. there would be less need to adjust and adapt one's communication
B. there is a close connection between culture and society
C. the communication norms and rules would be highly visible
D. communication tends to be more strategic and goal-directed
E. competent communication is more ability or skill-dependent
ANS: a
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