Midterm communication
The joining of multiplie cultural groups in the US has led it to being called
A melting pot
Interaction model should not be used to evaluate a communication of
A mom talking to her newborn infant A heated town meeting with a lot of arguing
An example of ethical communication about climate change is
Acknowledging that other cultures might view solutions differently
Communication can best be described as
Amoral
Cultures w high uncertainty avoidance
Are uncomfortable w differences of opinion
Public speaking may bring shame to speakers in
Collectivistic
Communication Myth illustrated by the belief that lack of effective communication is the primary cause of failing marriages
Communication will solve any problem
Putting your thumb between your index & middle finger has different meanings in the US, brazil, rusia because
Gestures differ from society to society
Noticing similarities & differences between yourself & others helps you to identify
Groups you belong to
Competent communicators
Have practiced their craft Many have been taught communication skills
Public speaking skills are valued in
Individualistic cultures
In any conversation, understanding depends on both the content,or literal, dimension of the message and
Its relational dimension
Atonomy is most valued in
Low power distance cultures
Deception has become more common in certain communication venues, such as
Online personal ads
Unlike relational communication needs, identity needs
R formed by comparing the self to others
Presuming that most people think the same way we do, w/o asking ourselves whether it is true
Similarity assumption
When people from low & high context cultures communicate w/each other
The potential for misunderstanding is High
Norms are
The rules or expectations that guide people's behavior in a culture
A family vacation & membership in a social club illustrates
The satisfaction of relational needs
Tendency to avoid unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations is known as
Uncertainty avoidance
