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When speaking in English to people who use English as a second language, the best approach is to
 
  A) forget about feedback; just make sure you get your message across.
  B) repeat your sentences often, a little louder each time.
  C) speak slowly and clearly.
  D) use plenty of adjectives such as fantastic and fabulous.
  E) limit your sentences to no more than 5 words each.

Ques. 2

During conversations with non-native English speakers, you should
 
  A) immediately rephrase statements they don't seem to understand.
  B) avoid paying too much attention to nonverbal feedback.
  C) avoid including any words or phrases from their native language.
  D) write everything down before you say it and show it to the other person as you speak.
  E) use exaggerated physical gestures.

Ques. 3

When speaking with someone from another culture, avoid
 
  A) talking down to the other person.
  B) using any foreign phrases.
  C) paying any attention to the person's body language.
  D) asking for clarification so you don't offend them.
  E) adjusting your conversational style.

Ques. 4

When writing to businesspeople in other countries, you should
 
  A) use an informal, friendly tone.
  B) keep your sentences and paragraphs long.
  C) be vague and general in your wording.
  D) make generous use of transitional words and phrases.
  E) include humor and pop-culture references throughout the document.

Ques. 5

When writing to audiences whose first language is not English, using humor is generally
 
  A) a bad idea, since jokes usually depend on culture-specific information.
  B) an excellent way to establish a positive relationship.
  C) acceptable, but only in high-context cultures.
  D) acceptable, but only in low-context cultures.
  E) a good way to establish rapport, but only if you use ethnocentric jokes.
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6 years ago
Answer to #1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Those who speak English as a second language often have a literal interpretation of speech. Therefore, it is important to speak slowly and in some cases enunciate each syllable of difficult words separately. Your listener will appreciate your effort and your overall communication level will improve.

Answer to #2

Answer: A
Explanation: D) Instead of repeating the same information, try to use other examples or explanations that might be more meaningful to the audience.

Answer to #3

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The person you are speaking to isn't stupid  he or she simply speaks another language. So, don't talk down to the person or treat him or her like a child.

Answer to #4

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Transitional words and phrases help readers tie the thoughts and facts of your text together. Make sure your reader can easily understand how information in one paragraph ties to others by including appropriate transitional words and phrases.

Answer to #5

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Few jokes travel well across cultures. Even worse, one culture's humor can be an insult to another culture. So, it is a good idea to avoid jokes.
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6 years ago
Easily the best answer Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes
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6 years ago
If so, mark it solved Smiling Face with Glasses
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