Problems caused by semantics are compounded when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate. All of the following statements correctly describe this global communication problem except:
A) managers working in different countries should try to avoid translation blunders.
B) German, Scandinavian, and Anglo cultures are low-context cultures that place more emphasis on the precise meanings of words and terms.
C) backtranslation works well in both high-context and low-context cultures.
D) Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese cultures communicate with both words and subtle cues.

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Backtranslation may not work well in high-context cultures because these cultures rely heavily on context and non-verbal cues, which may not be captured accurately through translation alone.

Problems Caused by Semantics Are Compounded When People Who Speak