In what ways does the United States display a monochronic or polychronic time orientation? Be specific as possible, and cite examples where appropriate

What will be an ideal response?


Students might want to discuss how technological advances (cell phones, PCs, etc.) encourage us to multitask or display a polychronic time. Traditionally, a working dad's life might have been monochronic, with a scheduled lunch break, and so on, whereas a stay-at-home mom's life might be polychronic, in which she does several things at once. But there are many different avenues through which students might explore this question.

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A. is not important B. has value only for broadcast writers C. has value for all writers D. is a waste of time

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In the workplace, persuasive presentations often take the form of planned interactions rather than traditional speeches

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which statement about the 2016 presidential campaign is true?

a. Both the Trump and Clinton websites posted mostly earned media articles. b. The Trump campaign relied mostly on self-generated content. c. Both the Trump and Clinton websites posted mostly owned content. d. The Clinton campaign relied mostly on owned content.

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After arriving in Indonesia, Bruce felt anxious as he tried to navigate the city of Jakarta and find a grocery store. No one seemed to speak English and he was overwhelmed with the situation. Bruce is experiencing _____.

A. intercultural communication B. culture shock C. a masculine culture D. cultural values

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