Which of the following statements does NOT describe a reason why interpersonal communication can be difficult in a diverse workforce?
A)Employees with different backgrounds may encode and decode messages similarly.
B)Words may have different meanings in different cultures.
C)Words may have different meanings to younger workers than to older workers.
D)Workers may speak a different language than their supervisor.
E)Symbols of respect may differ from generation to generation.

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This statement describes that employees may actually encode and decode messages similarly, which could potentially make communication easier as they share a common understanding. The other statements describe potential reasons why communication may be difficult in a diverse workforce.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe a Reason