Intercultural Comm
The definition of culture as a programming of human mind which is started at the early stages of our life is: a. anthropological b. psychological c. sociological d. political
B. psychological
social boundaries tend to be flexible in ____ cultures a. low uncertainty avoidance b. high uncertainty avoidance c. high-context d. low context
D. low context
according to the u curve model there are 4 stages of culture shock: euphoria, anxiety, rejection, and adjustment the stage of rejection usually lasts____ a. 3-6 years .b3-6 months c. 3-6 weeks d. 3-6 days
.b3-6 months
The definition of culture as a system of symbolic forms in which we communicate our knowledge about life is: a. anthropological b. psychological c. sociological d. political
a) anthropological
which of the following about multicultural education (ME) and intercultural education is true? a. ME emphasizes cultural diversity whereas IE stresses cultural interaction/ influence b. ME came into existence in the 1920s in the US whereas IE in the 1990s c. ME focuses on the children of poor families whereas IE on the children of the ethnic groups d. none of the above
a. ME emphasizes cultural diversity whereas IE stresses cultural interaction/ influence
which of the destinations do US students most likely go for their study abroad program? a. United Kingdom b. Italy c.China d. Russia
a. UK
according to philipsen, how did men respond to insults directed either at him or at his female relative or girlfriend? a. appealing to violent attacks b. reasoning with the attacker c. using verbal threat only d. all of the above
a. appealing to violent attacks
Shakespeare's often quoted line "whats in a name? That which we call rose by any other name would smell as sweet" may indicate that language is" a. arbitrary b. abstract c. inherent d. onjective
a. arbitrary
there are 4 approaches to cultural adapatation. if you give up your original culture, and adopt the host culture you fit into the category of: a. assimilation b. separation c. integration d. marginalization
a. assimilation
How do collectivists differ from individualists in their relational development when they interact with outgroup members? a. collectivists tend to search for group similarities while individualists tend to search for personal similarities b.collectivists tend to search for personal similarities while individualists tend to search for group similarities c. collectivists tend to make more compliments than do individualists d. there is no essential difference
a. collectivists tend to search for group similarities while individualists tend to search for personal similarities
In the movie, Wide sargasso sea, after mr. rochester learned about Antoinette's family association with slaves, he felt disgusted and changed his attitude and acts which were shown in his communication/interaction with Antionette. This reflects his: a. cultural superiority b. self-centeredness c. hypocrisy d. possessiveness
a. cultural superiority
The perception that one's ingroup is the center of everything whereby all other groups are scaled and rated with reference to the ingroup is called: a. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. discrimination
a. ethnocentrism
Marita thinks its better to get angry rather than hide or suppress her feelings so that her husband knows she really cares about the issue. Marita probably uses the _____ approach to conflict. a. expressive b. restraint c. direct d. indirect
a. expressive
which of the following statements does not describe Goffman's concept of face work according to Victoria Chen? a. face work is essentially and merely a psychological phenomenon b. face occupies a central role in establishing and maintaining social interaction c. socialized interactants are obliged to maintain their own and other's face in social encounter d. face enactment is governed by the shared rules of the group and the definition of the context
a. face work is essentially and merely a psychological phenomenon
in which of the following cultures, people tend to stress their personal identity than group identity? a. individualistic b. collectivistic c. low uncertainty avoidance d. high uncertainty avoidance
a. individualistic
Trump's hardline policy on US trade deficit and his initiation of trade war against China may indicate that a. individualists are more confrontational than collectivists b. individuals are more concerned with relations than are collectivists c. individualists are more likely to avoid conflicts than are collectivists d. individualists are more comfortable with negotiations than are collectivists
a. individualists are more confrontational than collectivists
____- occurs when the 2 parties were raised in 2 different cultural and national environment a. interethnic marriage b. interfaith marriage c. interracial marriage d. all of the above
a. interethnic marriage
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethnographic work? a. it uses deductive and experimental research methods for data collection b. it is a report that describes and interprets a community's way of life c. it is a comparative study base don extensive field work d. it focuses on the distinctiveness of the sociocultural events under study
a. it uses deductive and experimental research methods for data collection
_______ is one of the first Europeans who travelled from Venice to Chine on the silk road in 1275. a. marco polo b.zhenge he c. chris colombus d. bill clinton
a. marco polo
if pop culture is produced by industries as defined by john fiske then wheich of the following is not a sort of pop culture a. native american quilt patterns b. jay lenos tonight show c. paris hiltons recently released record d. spider man 3
a. native american quilt patterns
______ arises when the hearer displays an inability to make sense of a whole utterance produced by the speaker. a. non understanding b. misunderstanding c. incomplete understanding d. understanding uncertainty
a. non understanding
cheree, a professor of communication prefers to engage her students in discussion rather than lecture for the full class period. she believes that students learn more when they are actively engaged. This is known as ______ in US educational institutions a. participant learning style b. information driven style c. cramming style d. inquisitive learning style
a. participant learning style
which of the following is NOT likely to happen when we arrive in a foregin country according to the U curve model on culture shock? a. relaxation b. disorientation c. discomfort d. anxiety
a. relaxation
the top 3 desired characteristics for both the same ethnic and the mixed ethnic partners in romantic dating relationships are: a. sense of humor, kindness and communication b. finance, education, and intelligence c. appearance, self-confidence and culture d. individuality, religion, and same ethnicity
a. sense of humor, kindness and communication
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? a. silence is more tolerated in american culture than in Chinese culture b. talk is more important and enjoyable to European Americans than to Chinese americans c. direct communication is more likely conducted in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures d. americans take long, uneven turns while Japanese take short, even turns at business meetings
a. silence is more tolerated in american culture than in Chinese culture
In the movie, "wide sargasso sea" when Antoinette introduced Amelie to Rochester, he said to Antoinette, "so she is a slave." instead of getting to known Amelie as a person, Rochester remembers her as a part of a social group that forms: a. social identity b. personal identity c. ethnic identity d. cultural identity
a. social identity
according to philipsen, speech in teamsterville is considered appropriate for male self-presentation in assertions of: a. solidarity for equals b. defense for a female relative c. meditation over a dispute d. power over another person
a. solidarity for equals
The communicative act sequence in the griping ritual is _____ pattern a. spiral b. linear c. chronological d. cause-effect
a. spiral
according to victoria chen, the chinese word, Mien tzee (roughly equivalent to the english word face) is used to refer to all of the following except: a. the actual physical feautres of the human face b. wealth and ability to impress other people c. social status and power d. prestige and reputation
a. the actual physical feautres of the human face
which of the following expressions does NOT describe the negative face wants proposed by brown and levinson? a. the desire to enhance one's public self image b. the desire to keep one's own rights and autonomy c. the desire to keep one's freedom of action d. the desire to be unhindered
a. the desire to enhance one's public self image
which of the following expressions does NOT describe the positive face wants proposed by Brown and Levinson? a. the needs to stay free of any imposition on one's personal space b. the needs to be socially approved c. the needs to be socially appreciated d. the needs to keep one's consistent self-image
a. the needs to stay free of any imposition on one's personal space
Which of the following statements about thick description is NOT true? a. thick description is focused on the physical structure and factual information b. thick description is focused on the context of the social act c. thick description is focused on the intentions and meanings of the social act d. thick description is focused on the subsequent evolution of the social act.
a. thick description is focused on the physical structure and factual information
according to philipsen, the amount or the use of talking by teamsterville men is related to the situational appropriateness. when the social identity relationship of the participants in a situation is asymmetrical there will be: a. a high quantity of talking b. a low quantity of talking c. only nonverbal action d. no need to communicate
b. a low quantity of talking
over the last decade the largest group of international students in the US comes from: a. japan b. china c. south korea d. india
b. china
"Okay now wed better get down to business. time is money! why dont you ell us about those widgets of yours that are selling so well in Germany?" these lines for initial business interaction are more likely used in _____ a. informal business culture b. deal focused business culture c. formal business culture d. relationship focused business culture
b. deal focused business culture
telemarketing may be most successful in _____ a. informal business culture b. deal focused business culture c. formal business culture d. relationship focused business culture
b. deal focused business culture
Which of the following statements about emic description is NOT true? a. emic description is about the native participants' point of view b. emic description is about things that cut across cultures c. emic description is about things that are meaningful within a culture d. emic description is about things that are culturally specific
b. emic description is about things that cut across cultures
The "morning exercise" in the movie Gungho indicates that Japanese emphasize ______ in the workplaces a. personal goals b. group goals c. voluntary reciprocity d. symmetrical interaction
b. group goals
In the movie, Antoinette said to Edward Rochester, "I cannot live in this town like your English lady" although they were both descendants of the same race. Which of the following statements does this illustrate best? a. identities are multiple b. identities are formed in different ways in different cultures c. identities are developed in and through communication d. identities are dynamic
b. identities are formed in different ways in different cultures
Denise wants a new coat. Instead of asking her mother outright (which would be improper in her family), she openly admires the coats of others. Denise is using a(n) _____ style of communication. a. direct b. indirect c. personal d. instrumental
b. indirect
how do individualists differ from collectivists in their uncertainty management when they interact with strangers. a. individualists tend to seek out group based info while collectivists tend to seek person based info b. individualists tend to seek out person based info while collectivists tend to seek out group based info c.individualists tend to engage in more nonverbal activity than do collectivists d. there is no essential difference
b. individualists tend to seek out person based info while collectivists tend to seek out group based info
_____ arises when the hearer interprets an utterance in a different way from what the speaker has intended and more importantly, the discrepant interpretation is not recognized at the moment. a. non understanding b. misunderstanding c. incomplete understanding d. understanding uncertainty
b. misunderstanding
If you were to approach someone for a conversation and noticed he or she backed away from you, you might assume you were violating that person's sense of ________ space. a. intimate b. personal c. social d. public
b. personal
In the movie "wide sargasso sea" rochester kept asking Antionette about her family became family history consolidates: a. social identity b. personal identity c. ethnic identity d. cultural identity
b. personal identity
which of the following expressions does not necessarily describe the key that prevails in the griping ritual? a. plaintiveness b. playfulness c. frustration d. emotive display
b. playfulness
Which one of the following is NOT paralinguistic behavior? a. raising volume when speaking b. refusing to speak c. lowering pitch d. pausing between words to emphasize certain words
b. refusing to speak
Tammy, a Korean American, believes its best to discuss issues in a calm manner. She thinks that showing too much emotion can do more harm than good and so tries to make her relationships stronger by keeping her emotions in check. a. expressive b. restraint c. direct d. indirect
b. restraint
if you stick to your original culture, and refuse to participate in the host culture, you fit into the category of: a. assimilation b. separation c. integration d. marginalization
b. separation
_________ is a predictive generalization (ex; all democrats are liberal) about people. a. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. discrimination
b. stereotyping
according to philipsen, the main setting for sociabilitiy is ___ for boys while ___ for men a. corners bars/street corners b. street corners/ corner bars c. front porch/back yard d. back yard/front porch
b. street corners/ corner bars
Which of the following expressions best describes some of the main characteristics of a high power culture? a. discredit formality b. stress seniority, rank and title c. respect individual credibility d. minimize the status difference between people
b. stress seniority, rank and title
Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference bw Israeli griping ritual and American communication ritual in terms of goal? a. the goal of american communication ritual is to relieve tensions while the goal of Israeli griping ritual is to relieve frustrations b. the goal of american communication ritual is to find a solution to problem while the goal of Israeli griping ritual is to provide a sense of togetherness c. the goal of American Communication ritual is to offer a sense of togetherness while the goal of Israeli griping ritual is to find a solution to a problem d. None of the above
b. the goal of american communication ritual is to find a solution to problem while the goal of Israeli griping ritual is to provide a sense of togetherness
Which of the following statements best characterizes "linguistic determinism" a. a person's race and language are inherently linked b. the way one thinks is determined by the language one speaks c. the language of a particular culture is innately "hard-wired" in the people d. language is inherently symbolic
b. the way one thinks is determined by the language one speaks
Which of the following is NOT relevant to Ethnography of communication? a. there is system in all communication activities b. there is a cause-effect relationship bw culture and communication c. the communication system is culturally meaningful and socially organized d. the sociocultural lives are constitutes in/through the communication system
b. there is a cause-effect relationship bw culture and communication
______ is an ancient chinese navy admiral who led a fleet sailing from southernn china through indian ocean and arabic sea all the way to africa. a. marco polo b.zhenge he c. chris colombus d. bill clinton
b.zhenge he
What is the most obvious/direct reason for the tragic ending of Antionette's marriage from Jean Rhys' perspective as reflected in the story? a. Rochester's view of slavery b. Rochester's extramarital affair with Amelie c. Rochester's failure for intercultural adaption d. Rochester's hidden motives for wealth
c. Rochester's failure for intercultural adaption
Which of the following is not a voluntary migrant? a. a group of international students b. a group of business personnel c. a group of political dissidents d. a group of christian missionaries
c. a group of political dissidents
Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference bw Israeli griping ritual and American communication ritual in terms of topic? a. American communication ritual deals with relationship problems while Israeli griping ritual deals with personal misfortunes b. american communication rituals deals with a problem of common concern in a particular social situation where Israeli griping rituals deals with a problem of individual concern in a particular family situation c. american communication ritual deals with a problem that is self oriented while Israeli griping rituals deals w a problem that is public (or communal)-oriented d. none of the above
c. american communication ritual deals with a problem that is self oriented while Israeli griping rituals deals w a problem that is public (or communal)-oriented
asked what Germany could do to improve US ties, Runsfield the former secretary of defense sai d"we have a saying in America: if youre in a hole stop digging" the response actually caused a major anti-us protest in europe. this conflict might indicate a difference in: a. values b. perceptions c. communication styles d. interests
c. communication styles
a _____ strategy is used proactively to correct any understanding trouble that already has occurred in the course of interaction a. constitutive b. processual c. corrective d. preventative
c. corrective
____ is the process by which we learn and acquire the accepted values and norms of the culture in which we grow up and live a. reculturation b.deculturation c. enculturation d. acculturation
c. enculturation
In the movie, Wide sargasso sea, Antionette is addressed as a creole girl in which refers to her a. social identity b. personal identity c. ethnic identity d. cultural identity
c. ethnic identity
omar is confused by his new boss, Ted who doesnt seem to act like a boss. "hes awlays asking for suggestions and told us to call him by his first name, do you think he really knows whats hes doing' omar probably comes from _______ a. informal business culture b. deal focused business culture c. formal business culture d. relationship focused business culture
c. formal business culture
Which of the following statements is NOT a true characteristic of 'griping" in terms of its folkoristic roots according to Tamar Katriel? a. griping is viewed as part of the national ethos b. griping is viewed as spontaneous expression of lack of faith c. griping is viewed as a simple complaint about personal misfortune d. griping is viewed as a culturally sanctioned form of "preventative treatment"
c. griping is viewed as a simple complaint about personal misfortune
which of the following actions in a teamsterville man LEAST likely to take when he deals with matters of employment, law, politics, and social welfare that require him to interact w outsiders? a. he would make contacts through a local precinct captain b. he would make contacts through a Catholic parish priest c. he would make contacts personally d. he would make contacts through a union steward
c. he would make contacts personally
In the movie clip "morning exercise" the Japanese managers stood on a high platform (stage) and gave orders whereas American workers stood out there in the field. The large distance may indicate that the Japanese culture is likely to be _______ in terms of social relations. a. low uncertainty avoidance b. high uncertainty avoidance c. high-context d. low context
c. high-context
Which statement best captures the relation between identity and communication? a. identity shapes communication behavior b. communication behavior affects identity c. identity shapes communication behavior and is affected by the response to the behavior d. identity shapes communication behavior, but communication behavior has little impact on identity
c. identity shapes communication behavior and is affected by the response to the behavior
if you try to adopt some parts of the host culture, and keep some parts of your home culture, you fit into the category of: a. assimilation b. separation c. integration d. marginalization
c. integration
Which of the following communications studies is focused on the actual interactions between two different cultures? a. cultural b. cross-cultural c. intercultural d. international
c. intercultural
which of the following about intercultural relationships may not be true? a. intercultural relationships can help to break stereotypes b. intercultural relationships may teach us something about history c. intercultural relationships do not last as long as same culture relationships d. intercultural relationships may help us acquire new skills
c. intercultural relationships do not last as long as same culture relationships
Which of the following is NOT part of haptics? a. handshake b. pats c. laughs d. kisses
c. laughs
in international business, sellers are motivated to adapt to buyers in terms of cultural differences. which of the following is most likely to be the motivational factor for sellers in international business? a. need for sense of predictability b. need for sense of group identity c. need for material gratification d. need for a sense of security as a person
c. need for material gratification
all of the following people could participate in the griping ritual except for: a. friends b. casual acquaintances c. non-israeli outsiders d. strangers
c. non-israeli outsiders
which of the following statements about US relationships may not be true? a. honesty and individuality are more important than harmony and collectivism b. understand, respect, and sincerity are more important than togetherness trust and warmth c. physical attraction, romance, and passion are not as important as similar backgrounds and compatibility d. in intimate relationships, it is important to have openness and talk things out
c. physical attraction, romance, and passion are not as important as similar backgrounds and compatibility
The study of how language is actually used in social context is known as: a. phonology b. semantics c. pragmatics d. syntactics
c. pragmatics
____ is an antipathy based on a faulty and inflexible generalization a. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. discrimination
c. prejudice
Which of the following is NOT relevant to Ethnography of communication? a. the speaking of a community can be described in terms o rules b. the study of speech behavior must focus on the speech activity of a community c. the functions of speech are culturally universal d. there is a system in the speech activities of a community
c. the functions of speech are culturally universal
in what ways are intercultural relationships similar to intracultural relationships? a. there is similar amount of anxiety during the early states of the relationship b. they take the same basic amount of work and effort c. they pass through the same developmental stages d. they are based on the same notions of attraction
c. they pass through the same developmental stages
In the movie, "wide sargasso sea" what is the most obvious identity marker in the characters' verbal communication with each other? a. they dress in different styles b. they have different looks c. they speak english with different accents d. they have different skin colors
c. they speak english with different accents
according to philipsen how did teamsterville men seek to influence the behavior of a status inferior, e.g a boy who is undisciplined, rude, defiant of authority? a. try to understand his feelings b. try to involve him in decision making c. try to put him down through physical force d. try to reason with him
c. try to put him down through physical force
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of elaborated code? a. use verbal elaboration b. focus on verbal messages c. use metaphors and indirectness d. orient toward individual person
c. use metaphors and indirectness
______ is the process by which we try to learn about and practice the culture in which we are relocated a. reculturation b.deculturation c. enculturation d. acculturation
d. acculturation
In the movie, a sense of "place" is repeatedly shown in the conversations between Antionette and her husband. When Antionette said, "Oh England, England is it true that England is like a dream?" Mr. Rochester said, "this place is like a dream to me." what implication does this sense of place have? a. they cannot get used to each other's life because they grow up in different places b. they cannot trust each other because they grow up in different places c. they cannot get along with each other because they are socialized in different places d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The movie "Wide Sargasso Sea" shows that an individual's identity and life is historically related to: a. society b. culture c. family d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following statements BEST describes the channel in which the griping ritual is conducted according to Tamar Katriel a. face to face oral engagements b. personal letters c. phone conversations d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following statements best describes the theme of the movie "wide sargasso sea" that we watched in class? a. creole identities and colony b. family and racial relationships in post-slavery plantation society c. the influence of gender inequalities in English society and colony d. all of the above
d. all of the above
according to gerry philipsen the word "place" is used to refer to which of the following? a. physical location b. social location c. perceptual and heuristic location d. all of the above
d. all of the above
according to philipsen a teamsterville man is less likely to engage himself in a great amount of talk with which of the following type of person at work settings? a. an outsider to the neighborhood b. a person in a position of authority c. a white collar person d. all of the above
d. all of the above
according to victoria chen, which of the following statement best describes a 'big occasion' (social scene) in chinese culture? a. high attendance of the guests and high prestige of the hosts b. excellence and abundance of food and the reputation of the restaurant c. ubiquitous talk and laughter long with eating and drinking among the guests d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following statements most specifically describes the theme of Philipsen's article "place and personae in teamsterville speaking"? a. a written report on the everyday lives in teamsterville b. a detailed description of the social norms in teamsterville c. a well made argument about communication contexts in teamsterville d. an in depth study of the male role enactment through communication in different contexts in teamsterville
d. an in depth study of the male role enactment through communication in different contexts in teamsterville
Chen's study of Chinese dinner table interaction indicates that: a. individualists have stronger positive face wants than negative face wants b. individualists have stronger negative face wants than positive wants c. collectivists have stronger negative face than positive face wants d. collectivists have stringer positive face wants than negative face wants
d. collectivists have stringer positive face wants than negative face wants
Jonah tells Katrina he is glad to see her but then he doesn't smile or look at her frequently and seems preoccupied with something else. Jonah has used nonverbal behavior to ____ verbal behavior. a. substitute for b. complement c. reinforce d. contradict
d. contradict
The following dialogue most clearly reflects Rochester's pride in his ______ Antionette: "You are so English!" Edward: "Of course I am! What else would I be?" a. social identity b. personal identity c. ethnic identity d. cultural identity
d. cultural identity
Communicating and developing relationships with people from different ethnic backgrounds in our diverse neighborhood can meet the _______ imperative for studying intercultural communication. a. economic b. technologlical c. informational d. demographic
d. demographic
______ refers to overt actions to exclude, distance, or avoid oneself from other groups. a. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. discrimination
d. discrimination
Michelle starts to gather her book, pen and papers together before the instructor is done speaking. She looks at her watch in an obvious way when the instructor is looking in her direction. Stephanie is conducting ____ communication. a. space b. paralinguistic c. haptic d. eye
d. eye
according to victoria chen, food in chinese culture is symbolic and communicative. which of the following does not describe the symbolic meanings of food? a. food can maintain and renew interpersonal relationships b. food can enact and enhance one's mien tze (face) c. food can show how much the hosts care for their guests d. food is a mere object to satisfy one's palate
d. food is a mere object to satisfy one's palate
international business is most likely to adopt a _______ approach to marketing products/services in a foreign country a. historical b. global c. local d. glocal
d. glocal
The intriguing US-China relationship demonstrates that the process of globalization has increased ______ in the world a. separation b. agression c. individuation d. interdependence
d. interdependence
Which of the following statements BEST describes the common topic of griping in Israeli according to Tamar Katriel? a. personal lives should never be talked about in griping ritual b. social lives should never be talked about in griping ritual c. it must be a problem that is only related to one's personal lives d. it must be a problem that is located in some aspects of Israeli's communal lives
d. it must be a problem that is located in some aspects of Israeli's communal lives
Tommy went to Taiwan for a vacation. Since he couldn't read the restaurant menu, he asked the waiter to bring him a traditional Taiwanese meal. It was delicious. When he was done, he asked the waiter what the meat was. The waiter told him it was dog meat. Tommy became sick to his stomach and rushed to the bathroom. Tommy's reaction shows that: a. language affects culture b. language affects food consumption c. language affects digestion d. language affects thoughts and actions
d. language affects thoughts and actions
if you give up your original culture and fail to keep a relationship with the host culture you fit into the category of a. assimilation b. separation c. integration d. marginalization
d. marginalization
Which of the following statements best describes some of the main characteristics of a high uncertainty avoidance culture? a. uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life b. people are generally encouraged to take risks c. conflicts can be perceived as positive d. most of the population enjoy career stability
d. most of the population enjoy career stability
which of the following four statements about the characteristics of intercultural conflicts is not true? a. conflict involves intercultural perceptions that color our conflict attributions b. conflict involves verbal and nonverbal interactions that are culture-bound c. conflict involves the protection of both individual and group based images d. none of the above
d. none of the above
a _______ strategy is used anticipatively to avoid/ stop any potential understanding trouble from actually occurring a. constitutive b. processual c. corrective d. preventative
d. preventative
elizabeth, a US student and Ahmad, an international student from turkey often took the same courses and worked in the same groups. gradually they became intimate and decided to get married. this intercultural marriage might be an example of: a. assimilation b. hypergamy c. sex ratio d. propinquity
d. propinquity
from stuart halls perspective, pop cultures, especially popular media cultures, represent social cultural groups. the video clip of William hung's performance shows that 'to represent' really means: a. describe b. stand in for c. reflect d. reconstruct
d. reconstruct
"At nihon world widget their first meeting starts with the elaborate greeting ritual of exchanging business cards. Lubricated with large quantities of tea the two sides then dialogue about everything gone earth except the matter that brought them together" this scene is most likely to occur in _____. a. informal business culture b. deal focused business culture c. formal business culture d. relationship focused business culture
d. relationship focused
according to victoria chen, the boisterous atmosphere or noise in a Chinese restaurant is actually symbolic and communicative. which of the following expressions is not necessarily a symbolic meaning of this atmosphere? a. happiness b. prosperity c. booming business d. rudeness
d. rudeness
which of the following is not true of education in US society? a. if you cannot read or write it is difficult to succeed b. educational institutions have the potential to reproduce social inequality c. it contains the remnants of a colonial educational system d. the educational experiences of college students are pretty much the same across colleges
d. the educational experiences of college students are pretty much the same across colleges
culture shock often happens due to: a. the negative attitude of the natives in the different cultures b. the lack of preparation for traveling in the different society c. the inability to adjust the time difference in the faraway place d. the losing of familiar signs and symbols of everyday communication
d. the losing of familiar signs and symbols of everyday communication
Which of the following is NOT relevant to Ethnography of communication? a. sociocultural events must be studied in their natural contexts b. human actions differ from the motions of physical objects c.the meanings of human actions are socially-historically-culturally grounded d. the primary goal of social research is to predict cause- effect relationships
d. the primary goal of social research is to predict cause- effect relationships
Which of the following expressions does NOT necessarily describe the goal or function of griping according to Tamar Katriel? a. to relieve pent-up tensions and frustrations b. to provide a sense of "togetherness" c. to reaffirm the common fate d. to find a solution to a problem
d. to find a solution to a problem
according to philipsen a woman's place in teamsterville is in: a. backyard b. kitchen c. front porch d. all of the above
d.all of the above
the term "popular culture" was used in oppositon to ______ culture by matthew arnold in his 'culture and anarchy' a. individualistic b. high c. high-context d. low-context
high
when Obama bowed to the saudi king, this gesture was perceived by american conservatives as an insult to american sovereignty' whereas it was perceived as a respect in the arabic world. this conflict might indicate a difference in: a. values b. perceptions c. communication styles d. interests
perceptions
which of the following terms best explains this intermarital phenomenon? "vietnam had been in war for a long time, and many vietnamese men died in war. after the war, many viatnemese women seek to marry men from neighboring nations" aa. assimilation b. hypergamy c. sex ratio d. propinquity
sex ratio
in his summit meeting w Putin, Bush called on Russia to follow the type of democracy valued by Americans, Putin rejected bluntly. This conflict might indicate a difference in: a. values b. perceptions c. communication styles d. interests
values
