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Communication Between Cultures
Quiz 9: Nonverbal Communications: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence
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Question 61
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How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures? Include examples of both posture,and gestures.
Question 62
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What is meant by the term polychromic time,or P-time? Identify two cultures that share this orientation and provide examples that demonstrate the relationship.
Question 63
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Compare and contrast the concepts of eye contact,gaze,and staring. Include examples both within and outside the U.S.
Question 64
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Provide at least three examples of attire associated with the Muslim faith. Discuss the meaning of these items within the culture as well as how they might be perceived by non-Muslim cultures.
Question 65
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Compare and contrast the concepts of formal and informal time.
Question 66
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Compare the cultural norms of touch in the U.S.to at least two other cultures. Be specific.
Question 67
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Differentiate between idiosyncratic,agreement,and beckoning gestures. Be sure to demonstrate cultural differences for each.
Question 68
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How does the frequency and intensity of gestures vary across cultures?
Question 69
Short Answer
Based on the recommendations offered in the text,what steps should you take to help improve your nonverbal communication skills?
Question 70
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What is the role of silence in communication? How is it used in different cultures?
Question 71
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Explain what is meant by monochronic time,or M-time. Name at least two cultures that have this orientation and provide two examples that demonstrate the relationship.
Question 72
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List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.
Question 73
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What is paralanguage? What are its primary components?
Question 74
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Identify at least three cultures which have different interpretations or rules of facial expression when compared to the United States. Be sure to identify both the culture and the nonverbal "rule."
Question 75
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How do the rules of seating differ from culture to culture and what does seating communicate? Include at least two specific examples.
Question 76
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Identify Hall's distance zones for defining personal space rules in the U.S. How might individuals from other cultures benefit from knowing them? How can it help with other cultures?