Why would it be important to examine the role of history in intercultural communication?

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. German managers are known to be specialists for whom a technical background is more typical than a formal education. 2. Many Japanese organizations practice a seniority-based wage and promotion arrangement where employees are promoted and compensated based on the number of years they have served the organization. 3. China’s Confucian heritage affects how Chinese will approach their business relationships. All relationships are seen as unequal, and one’s ethics are directed toward observing these inequalities. 4. Compartmentalization is the most prominent structural feature of Mexican Culture--that is, that Mexicans have a tendency to isolate and divide many aspects of their lives into discrete, independent units.

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Nervous speakers may experience a pounding heart, upset stomach, cold hands, or worried thoughts. Fortunately, these symptoms of nervousness

a. are experienced by all speakers. b. are only experienced by a few speakers. c. are visible but ignored most audience members. d. are not visible by audience members. e. are boosts to speaker energy.

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Maria was insulted when her friend said her political ideas were "interesting." Why was "interesting" perceived as an insult?

What will be an ideal response?

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Radio news writers use the inverse pyramid writing style

A. TRUE B. FALSE

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