Question 1

Briefly explain the concept of cultural context.

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Question 2

While working in a country with a high-context culture,you schedule a meeting with a vendor who lives there.When he shows up 20 minutes after the meeting was supposed to begin,should you take it as a sign of incompetence or disrespect? Explain.

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Question 3

Provide at least one example of an idiomatic phrase that would be best to avoid in writing to an audience whose first language is not English.

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Question 4

What is culture?

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Question 5

Distinguish between "formal" and "informal" cultural rules,then briefly describe three areas in which differing informal rules can become evident during intercultural communication.

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Question 6

Before conducting business in another country,why is it worthwhile to learn common phrases in the native language even if your clients there will speak English?

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Question 7

What is ethnocentrism,and how can it be overcome?

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Question 8

When doing business in other cultures,what are some strategies you can use to promote effective intercultural communication?

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Question 9

Since cultures do not always share the same perspectives on ethical issues,how can you keep messages ethical when communicating interculturally?

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Question 10

A new employee who speaks English as a second language has just joined the design team you lead.You notice that she often looks confused during conversations.Describe at least three useful strategies for this situation.

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Question 11

What is cultural competency?

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Question 12

List at least three areas of nonverbal communication that can differ widely among cultures.

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Question 13

Briefly describe at least three advantages of a diverse workforce.

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Question 14

Briefly describe at least three strategies for writing effective multicultural messages.

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Question 15

Define cultural pluralism.

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Question 16

Describe at least three common business activities affected by contextual differences across cultures.

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Question 17

How can cultural differences affect communication styles? What general approach should Americans take when writing intercultural correspondence?

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Question 18

List at least three types of nonverbal differences might you encounter when working with businesspeople from other cultures.Provide at least one example of how these differences might cause misunderstandings in communication.

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Question 19

Explain the difference between a high-context culture and a low-context culture,and provide at least one example of each.

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Question 20

Briefly describe how cultures can differ when it comes to future orientation.

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Quiz 3: Communicating in a World of Diversity