The LPN/LVN interviewee determines from personal appearance that the interviewer is from a different cultural background. What action should the interviewee take to minimize the impact of cultural difference during the interview?
a. Answer questions in a straightforward manner.
b. Use the same gestures the interviewer uses.
c. Avert the eyes when responding to questions.
d. Be prepared to tolerate decreased personal space.
ANS: A
Even if the interviewer is of a different cultural background, he or she may be fully comfortable interviewing applicants of another culture. One should be more interested in communicating interest in the job and qualifications than in mimicking the interviewer. The interviewer should be given the opportunity to establish norms concerning how to communicate. One cannot anticipate using any of these options, initially.
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