Jim is in China teaching English as a second language. Even though both he and his students are using English to communicate, Jim can promote cross-cultural communication by:
A) carefully evaluating the messages of the students.
B) assuming the student's perspective on English is different than his own.
C) assuming his perceptions of their presentations is correct.
D) doing all of these things.

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By assuming that the student's perspective on English is different than his own, Jim can better understand their communication challenges and adapt his teaching style to meet their unique needs. This promotes cross-cultural communication and helps students feel understood and valued. Carefully evaluating student messages is also important, but assuming that his perceptions are always correct can limit his ability to learn from his students and build trust with them.

Jim Is in China Teaching English as a Second Language