Question 1

Describe the three major factors that influence a country or region's culture.

Accepted Answer

The topography of the country has a profound influence on what types of people live in a certain place. For instance, many natural borders around a country make for a more insular culture than changing, indistinct borders, and life under a broiling sun creates different habits and values than life in a darker, colder environment. The country's history and certain events or systems of government that have affected the national memory also have an influence on the country's culture. The role of religion is important to understand the culture of the country. Religious values have shaped the Middle East, different Asian countries, and even the United States.

Question 2

The topography of a country does not influence its culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Explain the label uncertainty avoidance related to cultures

Accepted Answer

The label uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations. Uncertainty-avoiding cultures try to prevent situations with strict rules and core values. Uncertainty-accepting cultures tend to be more relaxed, more tolerant of differences, and less rule-bound.

Question 4

French nationals generally offer a handshake that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  brusque and firm with a single pump. 
B)  moderate in grasp and repeated frequently. 
C)  firm with three to five pumps. 
D)  strong, long-lasting, and sometimes with kisses on both cheeks. 
E)  light, quick, repeated upon arrival and departure, and may include a double kiss. 
A)  brusque and firm with a single pump. 
B)  moderate in grasp and repeated frequently. 
C)  firm with three to five pumps. 
D)  strong, long-lasting, and sometimes with kisses on both cheeks. 
E)  light, quick, repeated upon arrival and departure, and may include a double kiss.

Question 5

People from different cultures often vary in their attitudes toward space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An understanding of your communication partner's cultural roots will greatly enhance your interpretive and interaction skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe Richard
D. Lewis' three-part model for categorizing our world's many cultures.
Linear-actives are those who tend to follow a linear path toward a desired goal. They plan, schedule, organize, pursue action chains, do one thing at a time. Lewis cites the Germans and Swiss as exemplars of this group. Multi-actives are those who have several things going at the same time-and not all of them overtly business related. According to Lewis, they are lively, loquacious people who do many things at once, planning their priorities not according to a time schedule but according to the relative thrill or importance that each appointment brings with it. He puts Italians, Latin Americans, and Arabs in this group. Reactives are those who listen and ponder carefully and move with caution. In Lewis's words, they prioritize courtesy and respect, listening quietly and calmly to their interlocutors and reacting carefully to the other side's proposals. The Chinese, Japanese, and Finns would be in this group.

Accepted Answer

Linear-actives are those who tend to fol

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences regarding body positions and movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States, most people indicate the number "one" by holding up the thumb. 
B)  Chinese people greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. 
C)  In the United States an up-and-down movement of the head means "no" and a side-to-side movement of the head means "yes." 
D)  To point to themselves, Americans point to their chests. 
E)  To point to themselves, the Chinese point to their abdomen. 
A)  In the United States, most people indicate the number "one" by holding up the thumb. 
B)  Chinese people greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. 
C)  In the United States an up-and-down movement of the head means "no" and a side-to-side movement of the head means "yes." 
D)  To point to themselves, Americans point to their chests. 
E)  To point to themselves, the Chinese point to their abdomen.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences does not contain slang words or colloquial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our vacation was a blur because we were having so much fun! 
B)  He has left for home. 
C)  I bought a used laptop for 50% off. What a steal! 
D)  I aced my math test! 
E)  I was all geared up for the race. 
A)  Our vacation was a blur because we were having so much fun! 
B)  He has left for home. 
C)  I bought a used laptop for 50% off. What a steal! 
D)  I aced my math test! 
E)  I was all geared up for the race.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about Asians?

Accepted Answer

A)  They belong to a low-context culture. 
B)  They tend to express themselves explicitly. 
C)  They tend to be reticent in their relationship with others. 
D)  They tend to share all relevant background information when communicating. 
E)  They avoid using a multimodal style when communicating. 
A)  They belong to a low-context culture. 
B)  They tend to express themselves explicitly. 
C)  They tend to be reticent in their relationship with others. 
D)  They tend to share all relevant background information when communicating. 
E)  They avoid using a multimodal style when communicating.

Question 11

Which of the following sentences has a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  You must visit the museum. 
B)  Greg is from Washington. 
C)  The car broke down last night. 
D)  Most tourists love this spot. 
E)  There is a scheduled trip to the zoo now. 
A)  You must visit the museum. 
B)  Greg is from Washington. 
C)  The car broke down last night. 
D)  Most tourists love this spot. 
E)  There is a scheduled trip to the zoo now.

Question 12

Hispanics generally offer a handshake that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  brusque and firm with a single pump. 
B)  moderate in grasp and repeated frequently. 
C)  firm with three to five pumps. 
D)  gentle, long-lasting, and sometimes with kisses on both cheeks. 
E)  light, quick, and sometimes with a double kiss. 
A)  brusque and firm with a single pump. 
B)  moderate in grasp and repeated frequently. 
C)  firm with three to five pumps. 
D)  gentle, long-lasting, and sometimes with kisses on both cheeks. 
E)  light, quick, and sometimes with a double kiss.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  The flight took off an hour ago. 
B)  She will come back next month. 
C)  You can always depend on John. 
D)  There was a fire in the forest. 
E)  I thought the movie was going to end, but it just dragged on. 
A)  The flight took off an hour ago. 
B)  She will come back next month. 
C)  You can always depend on John. 
D)  There was a fire in the forest. 
E)  I thought the movie was going to end, but it just dragged on.

Question 14

In the United States an up-and-down movement of the head means "no" and a side-to-side movement of the head means "yes."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  We blew up some balloons. 
B)  The girl with the red hair is pretty. 
C)  He made up that story. 
D)  They quickly put out the fire. 
E)  I'll put my new dress on. 
A)  We blew up some balloons. 
B)  The girl with the red hair is pretty. 
C)  He made up that story. 
D)  They quickly put out the fire. 
E)  I'll put my new dress on.

Question 16

For communicating successfully across cultures, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequently use yes/no questions in conversations. 
B)  avoid using double questions. 
C)  avoid using the active voice. 
D)  use negative questions in conversations to emphasize the content. 
E)  use colloquial words. 
A)  frequently use yes/no questions in conversations. 
B)  avoid using double questions. 
C)  avoid using the active voice. 
D)  use negative questions in conversations to emphasize the content. 
E)  use colloquial words.

Question 17

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the abstract system of signs common to every community of the world. 
B)  the universal system of forms and conventions used by man. 
C)  that component of the human mind which is exclusive to every individual. 
D)  that component of our mental programming which we share with more of our compatriots as opposed to most other world citizens. 
E)  that component of our mental programming which we share with people from other cultures. 
A)  the abstract system of signs common to every community of the world. 
B)  the universal system of forms and conventions used by man. 
C)  that component of the human mind which is exclusive to every individual. 
D)  that component of our mental programming which we share with more of our compatriots as opposed to most other world citizens. 
E)  that component of our mental programming which we share with people from other cultures.

Question 18

Geert Hofstede defines culture as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another. 
B)  the abstract system of signs common to every community of the world. 
C)  the universal system of forms and conventions used by man. 
D)  that component of our mental programming which we do not share with any of our compatriots. 
E)  that component of the human mind which is exclusive to every individual. 
A)  the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another. 
B)  the abstract system of signs common to every community of the world. 
C)  the universal system of forms and conventions used by man. 
D)  that component of our mental programming which we do not share with any of our compatriots. 
E)  that component of the human mind which is exclusive to every individual.

Question 19

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look out for snakes in the forest. 
B)  Smith was asked to stay after class. 
C)  I was brought up by my aunt. 
D)  The game was called off. 
E)  Please fill out this form. 
A)  Look out for snakes in the forest. 
B)  Smith was asked to stay after class. 
C)  I was brought up by my aunt. 
D)  The game was called off. 
E)  Please fill out this form.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences uses slang or a colloquial word?

Accepted Answer

A)  I would like to compete in a cooking contest. 
B)  They planned to watch a movie tonight. 
C)  The basketball team was pumped up for the game. 
D)  I've decided to extend my membership at the gym. 
E)  I was about to send you an email. 
A)  I would like to compete in a cooking contest. 
B)  They planned to watch a movie tonight. 
C)  The basketball team was pumped up for the game. 
D)  I've decided to extend my membership at the gym. 
E)  I was about to send you an email.

Describe the three major factors that influence a country or region's culture.

The topography of a country does not influence its culture.

Explain the label uncertainty avoidance related to cultures

French nationals generally offer a handshake that is:

People from different cultures often vary in their attitudes toward space.

An understanding of your communication partner's cultural roots will greatly enhance your interpretive and interaction skills.

Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences regarding body positions and movements?

Which of the following sentences does not contain slang words or colloquial expressions?

Which of the following is true about Asians?

Which of the following sentences has a two-word verb?

Hispanics generally offer a handshake that is:

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

In the United States an up-and-down movement of the head means "no" and a side-to-side movement of the head means "yes."

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

For communicating successfully across cultures, you should:

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as:

Geert Hofstede defines culture as:

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Which of the following sentences uses slang or a colloquial word?

Understanding Workplace Communication

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 2: Communicating Across Cultures

Describe the three major factors that influence a country or region's culture.

The topography of a country does not influence its culture.

Explain the label uncertainty avoidance related to cultures

French nationals generally offer a handshake that is:

People from different cultures often vary in their attitudes toward space.

An understanding of your communication partner's cultural roots will greatly enhance your interpretive and interaction skills.

Which of the following statements is true about cultural differences regarding body positions and movements?

Which of the following sentences does not contain slang words or colloquial expressions?

Which of the following is true about Asians?

Which of the following sentences has a two-word verb?

Hispanics generally offer a handshake that is:

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

In the United States an up-and-down movement of the head means "no" and a side-to-side movement of the head means "yes."

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

For communicating successfully across cultures, you should:

Geert Hofstede defines national culture as:

Geert Hofstede defines culture as:

Which of the following sentences does not have a two-word verb?

Which of the following sentences uses slang or a colloquial word?

Understanding Workplace Communication

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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