Which of the following terms is used to describe the communicative strategies one uses to enact self face and to uphold support or challenge another persons face?

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Coopersmith Career ConsultingIntercultural Communication - Final ExaminationName: _______________________________ID: ASTUDENT ID NUMBER: __________________DATE:_________________________Coopersmith Career ConsultingPrinciples of Intercultural Communication (COM-103)Final ExaminationPart 1: Multiple Choice (1.5 points each)Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.Clearly circle the letter or whole choice of the answer you choose. If you wish to changeyour answer, please CLEARLY write the letter of your choice next to the question.1) Diverse cultures developed due to which of the following?a.immigration out of Asiab.development of common social network regulatorsc.development of diverse sets of beliefsd.divergence from a common global languageAnswer: C

2) In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, a country's Independence Day paradeswould be an example of a ______.

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3) Which of the following is true of the biological perspective on race?

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4) Who applied uncertainty reduction theory to intercultural communication by developing theconcept of the “stranger”?C

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Coopersmith Career ConsultingIntercultural Communication - Final ExaminationName: _______________________________ID: ASTUDENT ID NUMBER: __________________DATE:_________________________5) Which of the following explains part of the Roma's history in Europe?a.The Holocaust is an important part of their history.b.They have largely assimilated into European cultures.c.The Roma have largely disappeared from Europe.d.Migration from Egypt to Europe is a major part of their history.Answer: A

6) Who can be the target of stereotyping?

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  1. Which of the following terms is used to describe the communicative strategies one uses to enact self face and to uphold support or challenge another person's face?
  2. What do the Matawain in Saudi Arabia enforce?
  3. What refers to attaching meaning to sense data and is synonymous with decoding?
  4. Which of the following is a characteristics of the wai gesture?
  5. What does the Wai Symbolise?
  6. How do you respond to Wai?
  7. What does Sawadee ka mean?
  8. How do you show respect in Thailand?
  9. Why can't you touch a Thai person's head?
  10. Is it rude to wave in Thailand?
  11. Why is pointing rude in Thailand?
  12. What does the V sign mean in Thailand?
  13. What is considered rude in Thailand?
  14. Can you wear red in Thailand?
  15. What things are banned in Thailand?
  16. What is the lucky Colour in Thailand?
  17. What month should you avoid Thailand?
  18. What is the coldest month in Thailand?
  19. What is the coolest month in Thailand?

Which of the following terms is used to describe the communicative strategies one uses to enact self face and to uphold support or challenge another person's face?

Masumoto, Oetzel, Takai, Ting-Toomey, & Yokochi (2000) defined “facework” as “the communicative strategies one uses to enact self-face and to uphold, support, or challenge another person's face”.

What do the Matawain in Saudi Arabia enforce?

Culture : Watching Morals in Allah's Name : Cracking whips and wielding fear, Saudi Arabia's matawain enforce the laws of a puritanical form of Islam. Long-bearded and short-robed, the men of the matawain prowl the shopping centers, restaurants and public parks of Saudi Arabia in search of sin.

What refers to attaching meaning to sense data and is synonymous with decoding?

interpretation. 3rd process in perception. Refers to attaching meaning to sense data and is synonymous with decoding.

Which of the following is a characteristics of the wai gesture?

A wai is a form of communication and a customary greeting in Thailand. Essentially, the palms of the hands are momentarily pressed together in a prayer-like gesture with fingers pointing upwards, usually close to the chest, and the head slightly bowed.

What does the Wai Symbolise?

The wai gesture originated in Buddhism and has similar origins as namaste in Hinduism. It was basically a yogic posture of the palms and signifies the equal meeting of the two palms. It means that the other party is treated as equal human being.

How do you respond to Wai?

It is polite to answer the Wai, even the one made by a child but it is not mandatory to answer the Wai given by the employees of a business unless it is a person you know; generally, they do not expect an answer, they just do their job. In both cases (children and employees), a nod and a smile are enough.

What does Sawadee ka mean?

1. Sawadee krap/ka: Hello. A cheery greeting can go a long way in the Land of Smiles. Sawadee krap/ka will often be met with a huge grin! You can use the same phrase to bid someone goodbye too.

How do you show respect in Thailand?

In Thailand, a wai, a gesture where you place your hand together in a “praying” sign at chest level, is a polite greeting. To show more respect, raise the wai higher, to your chin or nose-level.

Why can't you touch a Thai person's head?

Don't touch people's heads In Thailand, the head is considered sacred and the cleanest part of the body, so it's deemed offensive to touch people's heads or hair. If you slip up and do this accidently, apologise as soon as you can and you'll find most Thais will quickly forgive you for it.

Is it rude to wave in Thailand?

Meaning: Waving in Thailand is a hand gesture for goodbye. However, it's not a formal action so you shouldn't do this in or after a business meeting.

Why is pointing rude in Thailand?

Traditionally, Thais consider feet to be the lowest and filthiest part of the body. As such, pointing your feet at another person or sacred item – such as a statue of the Buddha – is considered extremely disrespectful.

What does the V sign mean in Thailand?

The V sign shown with an open palm and used throughout the world is a sign of peace or victory.

What is considered rude in Thailand?

Don't point your feet: Pointing your feet at someone, raising your feet higher than someone's head, or simply putting your feet on a desk or chair are considered extremely rude in Thailand. The bottoms of the feet are dirty: don't show them to people! Avoid pointing feet at Buddhas in and outside of temples.

Can you wear red in Thailand?

Of course, it is perfectly safe to wear a red shirt in Thailand! Unless that is you wear one and join a mass demonstration against the army's orders... Red is an auspicious color in Thailand cause of the Thai-Chinese, and Sunday is the 'red day of the week'.

What things are banned in Thailand?

5 Stranges Laws in Thailand; Legal peculiarities

  • 1) It's illegal to leave the house without your underwear on.
  • 2) It's a crime to step on any Thai currency.
  • 3) It's a punishable offence to throw (used) chewing gum on the pavement.
  • 4) You mustn't drive a car shirtless.

What is the lucky Colour in Thailand?

Colors in Thailand…and why they matter

DayLucky ColorUnlucky Color
Sunday red blue
Monday yellow red
Tuesday pink yellow and white
Wednesday (day) green pink

What month should you avoid Thailand?

Travelers should also be wary of booking stays in April and early May. This is what is considered the “hottest” season in the hot, hotter, and hottest classification of Thai climate. Temperatures can surpass 104 degrees, so if you can't handle the heat, plan your trip for a few months earlier.

What is the coldest month in Thailand?

January

What is the coolest month in Thailand?

December

Which of the following is one of the skill areas of intercultural communication competence identified by Chen 1990 )?

Chen (1989, 1990) identifies four skill areas: personality strength, communication skills, psychological adjustment, and cultural awareness.

Which of the following is one of the barriers to intercultural communication?

There are six barriers to communication—anxiety, assuming similarities instead of differences, ethnocentrism, stereotypes and prejudice, nonverbal misinterpretations, and language problems.

What is the barrier to intercultural communication that is negatively judging aspects of another culture by the standards of one's own culture group of answer choices?

One such barrier is ethnocentrism. Any intercultural interaction will be influenced by an individual's ethnocentrism, or the belief that one's culture (“in-group”) is superior to another's culture (“out-group”).

What do Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate quizlet?

Terms in this set (50) What do Catalan demands for independence in Spain demonstrate? Arbitrarily drawn political boundaries do not reflect people's identities.