Communication Across Cultures

In your culture, is it important to have respect for authority?

• people with power

• people with money

Is it important in your culture to follow established conventions?

• ways of acting

• meetings

It is illegal to park on First Street, but the law is rarely enforced.

• acted upon

• ignored

It is dangerous to generalize about people from different cultures.

• make big assumptions

• learn everything

When someone is arrested, are the police inclined to believe the suspect's story?

• likely to

• reluctant to

In his presentation, Jack gave an overview of the findings of his research project.

• the main points

• the details

Do all Americans wear cowboy hats? No, that's a stereotype.

• an accurate cultural description

• an overly simple cultural description

Kevin is a nice guy, but I can't tolerate his habit of interrupting every time I speak.

• allow; put up with

• change something

Christina was invited to her friend's wedding on the same day as her brother's graduation. Of course, her family took precedence.

• was less important

• was more important
  

Since she grew up in poverty, Emily has empathy for people in difficult circumstances.

• a disconnection from

• an understanding of the feelings of