Question 1

Describe the difference between low-context cultures and high-context cultures.

Accepted Answer

Low-context cultures and high-context cu

Question 2

Background information is explicitly stated in a ______ culture, but is largely implied in a(n) ______ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  monochronic; polychronic 
B)  feminine; masculine 
C)  low-context; high-context 
D)  low power distance; high power distance 
E)  collectivistic; individualistic 
A)  monochronic; polychronic 
B)  feminine; masculine 
C)  low-context; high-context 
D)  low power distance; high power distance 
E)  collectivistic; individualistic

Question 3

If you plan to do business abroad, you should focus your research solely on the people of the culture you are about to visit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which type of culture thinks extensive planning is unwise and views being on time to an event as being fairly unimportant?

Accepted Answer

A)  monochronic 
B)  polychronic 
C)  uncertainty avoidant 
D)  indulgent 
E)  feminine 
A)  monochronic 
B)  polychronic 
C)  uncertainty avoidant 
D)  indulgent 
E)  feminine

Question 5

Researched cultural stereotypes can serve as useful basic models to help you adapt your behavior to interacting with other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about language is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Words in languages other than English typically only have one meaning. 
B)  All languages contain equivalent language components, such as verbs and conjunctions. 
C)  A word in one language may have no corresponding word in another. 
D)  Precise translation is typically an easy matter. 
E)  Words like yes mean the same thing in every culture. 
A)  Words in languages other than English typically only have one meaning. 
B)  All languages contain equivalent language components, such as verbs and conjunctions. 
C)  A word in one language may have no corresponding word in another. 
D)  Precise translation is typically an easy matter. 
E)  Words like yes mean the same thing in every culture.

Question 7

What should you do to adapt your English when speaking with nonnative English speakers?

Accepted Answer

When speaking with non-native English sp

Question 8

Which of the following should you not do when preparing to communicate with people from another culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  research the culture 
B)  think about yourself and your company 
C)  be open to change 
D)  assume stereotypes are accurate representations of individuals 
E)  adapt your English to your audience 
A)  research the culture 
B)  think about yourself and your company 
C)  be open to change 
D)  assume stereotypes are accurate representations of individuals 
E)  adapt your English to your audience

Question 9

Which of the following statements about colloquialisms is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unfamiliar colloquialisms can cause problems even for native English speakers. 
B)  Colloquialisms are generally easy for international communicators to understand. 
C)  Colloquialisms are almost never defined on ESL websites. 
D)  In the United States, colloquial expressions are rarely used. 
E)  It is impossible to replace colloquialisms with plain language. 
A)  Unfamiliar colloquialisms can cause problems even for native English speakers. 
B)  Colloquialisms are generally easy for international communicators to understand. 
C)  Colloquialisms are almost never defined on ESL websites. 
D)  In the United States, colloquial expressions are rarely used. 
E)  It is impossible to replace colloquialisms with plain language.

Question 10

Barron and Gyeong want to convince Amaro that his tools supply store should buy their company's brand of ratchets. When they all meet, instead of beginning their sales pitch, Barran asks Amaro if he caught the local soccer team's most recent match. This leads to a discussion of the team's season and then to talk about Gyeong's son, who plays soccer for the nearby university. Eventually, after they have each talked about their families, Barron and Gyeong bring the conversation around to their product. This meeting would most likely happen in a ______ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine 
B)  monochronic 
C)  polychronic 
D)  restraint 
E)  feminine 
A)  masculine 
B)  monochronic 
C)  polychronic 
D)  restraint 
E)  feminine

Question 11

Two-word verbs combine a verb with a second element to create a different meaning than the two words would have on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which procedure involves two translators, one with first-language skills in one language, and one with first-language skills in another, translating a message from one language to another and then back to the first language so that the original message can be compared with the second translation?

Accepted Answer

A)  back translating 
B)  literal translating 
C)  cultural translating 
D)  high-context translating 
E)  power distance translating 
A)  back translating 
B)  literal translating 
C)  cultural translating 
D)  high-context translating 
E)  power distance translating

Question 13

Colette is a business executive from France, and Franz is a business executive from Germany. Colette does not speak German, nor does Franz speak French. Which language are they most likely to conduct business in?

Accepted Answer

A)  French 
B)  German 
C)  Spanish 
D)  English 
E)  Greek 
A)  French 
B)  German 
C)  Spanish 
D)  English 
E)  Greek

Question 14

Which of the following statements about stereotypes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not based on real life observations. 
B)  They are perpetuated by generalizations about cultures. 
C)  They have no use in the modern world. 
D)  They are flexible and constantly changing. 
E)  They help us better get to know individuals. 
A)  They are not based on real life observations. 
B)  They are perpetuated by generalizations about cultures. 
C)  They have no use in the modern world. 
D)  They are flexible and constantly changing. 
E)  They help us better get to know individuals.

Question 15

In low-context cultures, individualism is highly valued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the difference between low-context cultures and high-context cultures.

Background information is explicitly stated in a culture, but is largely implied in a(n) culture.

If you plan to do business abroad, you should focus your research solely on the people of the culture you are about to visit.

Which type of culture thinks extensive planning is unwise and views being on time to an event as being fairly unimportant?

Researched cultural stereotypes can serve as useful basic models to help you adapt your behavior to interacting with other cultures.

Which of the following statements about language is true?

What should you do to adapt your English when speaking with nonnative English speakers?

Which of the following should you not do when preparing to communicate with people from another culture?

Which of the following statements about colloquialisms is true?

Two-word verbs combine a verb with a second element to create a different meaning than the two words would have on their own.

Which procedure involves two translators, one with first-language skills in one language, and one with first-language skills in another, translating a message from one language to another and then back to the first language so that the original message can be compared with the second translation?

Colette is a business executive from France, and Franz is a business executive from Germany. Colette does not speak German, nor does Franz speak French. Which language are they most likely to conduct business in?

Which of the following statements about stereotypes is true?

In low-context cultures, individualism is highly valued.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 7: Communicating Across Cultures

Describe the difference between low-context cultures and high-context cultures.

Background information is explicitly stated in a ______ culture, but is largely implied in a(n) ______ culture.

If you plan to do business abroad, you should focus your research solely on the people of the culture you are about to visit.

Which type of culture thinks extensive planning is unwise and views being on time to an event as being fairly unimportant?

Researched cultural stereotypes can serve as useful basic models to help you adapt your behavior to interacting with other cultures.

Which of the following statements about language is true?

What should you do to adapt your English when speaking with nonnative English speakers?

Which of the following should you not do when preparing to communicate with people from another culture?

Which of the following statements about colloquialisms is true?

Two-word verbs combine a verb with a second element to create a different meaning than the two words would have on their own.

Which procedure involves two translators, one with first-language skills in one language, and one with first-language skills in another, translating a message from one language to another and then back to the first language so that the original message can be compared with the second translation?

Colette is a business executive from France, and Franz is a business executive from Germany. Colette does not speak German, nor does Franz speak French. Which language are they most likely to conduct business in?

Which of the following statements about stereotypes is true?

In low-context cultures, individualism is highly valued.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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Background information is explicitly stated in a culture, but is largely implied in a(n) culture.