Describe how studying culture as a transaction is different from studying culture in structural or geographic terms.
What will be an ideal response?
Studying culture as a transaction focuses on how culture is created symbolically
through communication and reinforced through relationships with others. Structural
discussions of cultural characteristics treat culture very broadly and categorically.
People belong to many cultures and “speak” culture each time they communicate.
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Jennifer always demonstrates enthusiasm when communicating and follows the cultural rules for polite, cooperative, respectful conversation. Jennifer is using __________.
A. politeness strategies B. gunnysacking C. affinity-seeking strategies D. negative face
If material is obscene under the Miller test, this means that
a. only the federal government may regulate it. b. the material violates the U.S. Constitution. c. jurisdictions may outlaw the material if they wish. d. the material is illegal in every state.
The text identifies several actions you can take in order to be a more effective small group participant. Describe at least four of these actions and explain how you will incorporate them into your next small group interaction
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is true about task versus relationship priority in the United States?
A. It is believed that personal relationships are vital for business success. B. It is believed that the most important thing is to accomplish a task. C. It is believed that it is unimportant to like the people one works with. D. It is believed that the highest priority should be placed on relationships.