
Barriers to Oral Communication

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Neary Lay
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a common problem with oral communication compared to written communication?
Back
Oral communication usually presents more problems than written communication.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why might non-native English speakers struggle with pronunciation?
Back
They may have difficulty distinguishing between similar English sounds, such as 'v' and 'w'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do Russian speakers' tones affect their English communication?
Back
They speak in flat, level tones, which may lead non-Russian listeners to assume they are bored or rude.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a characteristic of Middle Eastern speakers in terms of volume?
Back
They tend to speak more loudly than Westerners, which may be mistakenly interpreted as being more emotional.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do Japanese speakers typically communicate in terms of volume?
Back
They are soft-spoken, which implies politeness or humility to Western listeners.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an idiomatic expression that could cause confusion in cross-cultural communication?
Back
The expression 'does not cut the mustard' may not be understood by non-native speakers.
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What misunderstanding occurred when a German woman was asked for more bread?
Back
She interpreted 'thank you' as a polite refusal, not as an acceptance of more bread.
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