Rob told Tamara to get him a report "right away." Tamara was not sure what "right away" meant. This is an issue of
A) jargon.
B) semantics.
C) medium.
D) encoding.
E) feedback.

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Even within the same culture, we can encounter semantic problems (problems that revolve around the meaning of words). When a supervisor tells you, "We need to get this done right away," what does it mean? Does "We" mean just you? You and your coworkers? Or you, your coworkers, and the boss? Does "right away" mean today, tomorrow, or next week?

Rob Told Tamara to Get Him a Report "Right Away