According to Communication Accommodation Theory, when we sense that another group has more power than we do, we often resent and reject their style of communicating
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the acculturation process?
a. Younger people have a harder time. b. Better educated people have an easier time. c. Neither culture is changed during the process. d. Previous exposure to the new culture can make the process harder.
Establishing common ground with an audience is especially important in the introduction of a persuasive speech.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The managing director of a particular company is a renowned and respected expert on business regulations
The company is regularly in the limelight, and there are many requests for the managing director to appear as a keynote speaker on behalf of the company. Because of so many speaking engagements, he is taking on more than he can handle. What criteria should his PR manager follow to filter the requests, and why? a. Whether the audience is an important public to the organization; the speaking forum advances the goals/strategies of the company. b. Whether the size of the expected audience is large enough; the larger the audience, the more publicity the company will get. c. Whether the audience is composed of relevant peers; peers will provide a better technical analysis of the quality of the speech. d. Whether the venue is equipped with audiovisual equipment; such venues get greater media coverage, which will publicize the speaker's message.
At any given time, an individual may show two or more facial emotions
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.