A smile from your significant other sends a different message to you than a smile from a stranger. A secret your best friend tells you means something different than a disclosure from a stranger on a plane. The principle that explains these interactions is that relationships ______.
A. emerge through on-going interactions
B. contextualize messages
C. are asymmetrical or symmetrical
D. have a task and social orientation
B. contextualize messages
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Marcilla included a document to introduce herself to the Museum of Science and Industry in
Chicago, Illinois. In this document, Marcilla explained her interest in the posted position, living in the Chicagoland area and, overall, tried to create a positive ?rst impression. What is this document called? A) self-assessment B) resume C) cover letter D) all of the above
Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way, moving an audience to action, and providing closure are all functions of the
a. speech introduction. b. specific purpose. c. central idea. d. speech conclusion.
You and your partner’s pattern of managing disagreements that repeats itself over time is called your
a. relational conflict style. b. cognitive dissonance pattern. c. harmony/disharmony pattern. d. “Vesuvius.” e. assertive message format.
Lin speaks Mandarin when she converses with her parents and English during class discussions. She also speaks a mix of English and Mandarin while conversing with her friends. This scenario most likely exemplifies _____.
a. culture shock b. code switch c. power distance d. uncertainty avoidance