Which of the following is true of intercultural communication?
a. Messages are formed and interpreted in different ways.
b. It is not continuous.
c. All cultures respond to messages in a similar way.
d. There is a lack of intimacy and trust between individuals.
a. Messages are formed and interpreted in different ways.
How messages are formed and interpreted depends on the cultural background of the participants. We need to be mindful of our communication behavior as we interact with others from different cultures, so we don’t unintentionally communicate in ways that are culturally inappropriate or insensitive.
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