Explain what a cultural ritual is, and provide two examples that demonstrate this concept. One may be a personal example; the second example should relate to an organization or institution.
What will be an ideal response?
- Cultural rituals or practices are the behaviors, celebrations, and traditions common to people, organizations, and institutions.
- Student examples may vary; one example can be a personal one (relating to one's family, friends, etc.), and the second example must refer to an organization or institution (relating to one's church, university, town, etc.)
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A. Interpretation B. Application C. Selection D. Organization
In order to be sure that the message is conveyed effectively, the speaker should
a. include long sentences and large paragraphs in a PowerPoint aid. b. include numerous sentences but not large paragraphs in a PowerPoint aid. c. include large paragraphs made up of short sentences in a PowerPoint aid. d. avoid numerous sentences and large paragraphs in a PowerPoint aid.
Good listeners do which of the following?
A. help to clarify confusing messages by asking questions in a nonthreatening way B. don't interrupt C. paraphrase and provides feedback D. are attentive E. all of these