During conversations with non-native English speakers,you should
A) immediately rephrase statements they don't seem to understand.
B) avoid paying too much attention to nonverbal feedback.
C) avoid including any words or phrases from their native language.
D) write everything down before you say it, and show it to the other person as you speak.
E) do none of the above.

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E)None of these answers will help the speaker or the audience in intercultural conversations.To be more effective in intercultural conversations,remember to 1)speak slowly and clearly; 2)don't rephrase until it's absolutely necessary (immediately rephrasing something you have said doubles the translation workload for the listener); 3)look for and and ask for feedback to make sure your message is getting through; 4)do not talk down to the other person by overenunciating words or oversimplifying sentences; and 5)at the end of the conversation,double-check to make sure you and the listener agree on what has been said and decided.

During Conversations with Non-Native English Speakers,you Should