Miriam stays in a dormitory with students from various ethnic groups.One of the students asks Miriam if she knows the way to the school canteen.Miriam looks confused because she identifies the canteen with the word "cafeteri" In this scenario, which of the following barriers to intercultural communication is Miriam facing?
A)Ethnocentrism
B)Incompatible communication codes
C)Incompatible norms and values
D)Anxiety

Question

Miriam stays in a dormitory with students from various ethnic groups.One of the students asks Miriam if she knows the way to the school canteen.Miriam looks confused because she identifies the canteen with the word "cafeteri" In this scenario, which of the following barriers to intercultural communication is Miriam facing? 
A)Ethnocentrism 
B)Incompatible communication codes 
C)Incompatible norms and values 
D)Anxiety

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Miriam has a different understanding of the name for the canteen compared to the other student, which relates to communication codes. The other options are not applicable in this scenario. Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own culture is superior, incompatible norms and values refer to differences in beliefs and behaviors, and anxiety would not be the most appropriate option based on the given information.

Miriam Stays in a Dormitory with Students from Various Ethnic