A common error in cross-cultural communication is the:
A) use of simple, basic words.
B) use of literal meanings of words.
C) assumption that a loud tone of voice is the only way to communicate effectively.
D) assumption that people from other cultures may be unfamiliar with the idioms used in one's own culture.

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A common error in cross-cultural communication is the assumption that a loud tone of voice is the only way to communicate effectively. Limited knowledge of English does not mean a person is hard of hearing, slow to learn, or even uninterested in learning English.

A Common Error in Cross-Cultural Communication Is The