Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?&#10;A) Many gestures are culturally bound.&#10;B) Sharing a language does not mean the same as sharing the meaning of words.&#10;C) Eye contact varies by culture.&#10;D) all of the above&#10;E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

All the statements A, B, and C are true. Gestures indeed vary significantly across cultures, sharing a language does not guarantee a shared understanding of all words due to differences in dialects, contexts, and cultural connotations, and norms around eye contact are also culturally specific.

Question 2

In India, agreement is expressed by _____.&#10;A) up-and-down head nods&#10;B) direct eye-contact&#10;C) side-to-side head movements&#10;D) excessive politeness&#10;E) b and c

Accepted Answer

In India, agreement or understanding is often expressed through side-to-side head movements, which might be interpreted differently by those not familiar with the cultural context.

Question 3

Which is false about communicating across cultures?&#10;A) You should assume differences until similarity is proven.&#10;B) You should treat first impressions as working hypotheses.&#10;C) You should interpret facial expressions as universal.&#10;D) You should pay careful attention to feedback.&#10;E) You should favor objective understanding over stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Interpreting facial expressions as universal is false. Facial expressions can vary across cultures, and what may be considered a positive expression in one culture can be seen as negative in another. It is important to be aware of and learn about cultural differences in nonverbal communication to avoid misunderstandings.

Question 4

Description emphasizes _____ rather than interpretation.&#10;A) observation&#10;B) evaluation&#10;C) feedback&#10;D) language fluency&#10;E) shared customs

Accepted Answer

The description emphasizes observation, which means it focuses on reporting what is seen or heard without adding any personal interpretation or evaluation.

Question 5

Greater differences in background between sender and receiver lead to greater differences in meanings attached to words and behaviors. This is true for:&#10;A) different countries.&#10;B) different subcultures within a country.&#10;C) different genders.&#10;D) a and b&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Greater differences in background, whether they stem from different countries, subcultures within a country, or different genders, can lead to greater differences in the meanings attached to words and behaviors. This is because cultural, subcultural, and gender differences can influence perceptions, interpretations, and communication styles.

Question 6

_____, used by women, give(s) the impression of being unsure and surrendering decision-making power.&#10;A) Qualifying terms&#10;B) Tag questions&#10;C) Precise pronunciation&#10;D) Intense adverbs&#10;E) Descriptive language

Accepted Answer

Tag questions are phrases added at the end of a statement to turn it into a question, such as "isn't it?" or "don't you think?" When used by women, they can give the impression of being unsure and surrendering decision-making power.

Question 7

Which of the following behaviors will likely lead to misinterpretation?&#10;A) You assume that you have similarities with everyone.&#10;B) You assume that speaking the same language removes all language barriers.&#10;C) You interpret direct eye contact as a sign of openness and honesty.&#10;D) a and c&#10;E) a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

All three behaviors listed can lead to misinterpretation. Assuming similarities with everyone ignores individual differences, assuming language removes all barriers ignores cultural nuances that affect communication, and interpreting direct eye contact as a sign of openness and honesty may not hold true for all cultures.

Question 8

Which is false about gender differences?&#10;A) Women use talk to create interpersonal connections.&#10;B) Men use talk for the same reasons as women; they just don't talk as much.&#10;C) Women are more precise in pronunciation than men.&#10;D) Men choose words that are more descriptive and defining.&#10;E) b and d

Accepted Answer

While it is true that women use talk to create interpersonal connections and that men choose words that are more descriptive and defining, it is not true that men use talk for the same reasons as women but just not as much. Research shows that men and women have different communication styles and motivations for communication.

Deck 7: Communicating Across Cultures