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The position taken by ethnorelative ethics is that workers should not be held to specific
standards since there is no one set of moral guidelines on which we can all agree. false
Based on the class discussion, masculine patterns of talking are more _________ than feminine
patterns assertive
In high context cultures, personal relations and trust play a key role in business transactions.
true
Proxemics refers to the: cultural use of space
Research shows that what we say is more important than how we say it false
According to our class discussion, the first step in developing our intercultural communication
skills is to become familiar with the rules, values, and customs of other cultures. false
When communicating, people may be more or less confrontational, more or less direct, and
more or less emotional. We refer to differences such as these as: communication styles
In high context cultures, the focus is more on the message itself rather than what is understood
but not verbalized. false
Use of physical space, stance, and facial expressions are examples of nonverbal communication.
true
, Erin is working on becoming more of an active listener. Specifically, she is using nonverbal
behaviors to show that she hears what is being expressed, and is very interested. Erin is
showing which of the following skills? attending
Which of the following is universally accepted? none of them
Conflict is negative and should be avoided at all costs. false
Embracing cultural dilemmas entails understanding the value in different points of view
Mehmet is expected to put in long hours at work, both during the week and on many
weekends. At the same time, he has children and older relatives to take care of. Consequently,
he constantly feels as if he is being pulled in different directions. Mehmet is experiencing
role conflict
Which of the following is not the result of ritual conversations? Information is collected to
question and analyze prior views.
What you interpret as cultural sensitivity might come across as stereotypical to another person
true
According to the lecture, we should try to focus on prototypes instead of stereotypes. true
This refers to one's ability to deal with conflict in an effective and constructive manner. What is
this? conflict management
Which of the following statement is false about ritual conversations? Avoiding ritual
conversations is easy