A shortened form of a word or phrase is called a(n):

Answer to #1

A
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Atty. is an abbreviation for attorney;
St. is an abbreviation for either saint or street.

Answer to #2

B
When communicating with people in other countries, avoid any form of slang or jargon.
American slang, such as bad meaning good, cool meaning in style, and wicked
meaning good, great, or in style, would be confusing to a person whose first language
isn't English.

Answer to #3

C
Differences in time zones across the United States affect working hours for businesses. The
difference in time zones must also be considered in some forms of international business
communication.

Answer to #4

A
Cross-cultural communication means communicatingeither in writing, verbally, or
nonverballywith people who are from a culture different from your own. To communicate
effectively, you must understand and respect cultural differences and be adaptable.

Answer to #5

A
Culture refers to the customs, beliefs, lifestyles, and practices of a group of people. As we
communicate on an increasingly global basis, it is crucial that we understand the people we
communicate with and their culture.

Answer to #6

FALSE
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group or culture is superior to all other ethnic
groups or cultures.

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