List three guidelines for writing a toast or roast
What will be an ideal response?
Guidelines include: Be sure to reflect the tone and purpose of the event. Mix your
humor with heartfelt meaning. Speak mostly about the honoree. Know the protocol for the
event. Be brief, and try to avoid notes. Tailor remarks to fit the values/beliefs/attitudes of
the honoree. In addition, stand up when offering a toast or roast.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A communicator's concern over a lack of cultural awareness can be a barrier to intercultural communication. 2. Across all cultures, it is appropriate to display emotions in front of the same types of people (parents, lovers, etc.). 3. Cultural nearsightedness is a less extreme form of ethnocentrism. 4. Using the word Americans to describe only individuals living in the United States is an example of cultural nearsightedness. 5. The word stereotyping was first used in the Christian Bible to describe judgments made about other groups.
Everyone listening to the same message receives the same message
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Anna knows she wants her persuasive speech to be about dogs, but then she narrows it down to persuading her audience to adopt a dog. Anna has found what part of her speech?
a. supporting materials b. organizational pattern c. general purpose d. specific purpose
Discuss how definitions of communication are cultural.
What will be an ideal response?