When writing to audiences whose first language is not English,using humor is generally
A) a bad idea, since jokes usually depend on culture-specific information.
B) an excellent way to establish a positive relationship.
C) acceptable, but only in high-context cultures.
D) acceptable, but only in low-context cultures.
E) a good way to establish rapport, but only if you stick to ethnocentric jokes.

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A)Writing clearly is always important,but it is essential when you are writing to people whose first language is not English.One recommendation is to avoid humor and references to popular culture.Jokes and references to popular entertainment usually rely on culture specific information that might be completely unknown to your audience.Given the high reliance on culture,it is not a good way to establish a positive relationship.Regardless of high or low context,humor is still highly dependent upon knowing and understanding the culture of the writer.Ethnocentric jokes do not show respect to the audience's culture.

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