Ethan realizes that when he communicates with Ji, who is an international student from South Korea, he may need to be sure that that his messages are more explicit, but they should not be condescending.This is an example of which of the following?
A)word picture
B)apology
C)elaborated code
D)polarization

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Elaborated code refers to adjusting one's language and communication style to be more explicit and clear when speaking to someone who may not be familiar with certain words, concepts or cultural norms. In this case, Ethan is adjusting his communication style when speaking to Ji to ensure that their messages are understood without being condescending towards Ji's cultural background.

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