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Purposive Comm: Global Voices Quick Quiz

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Quick true/false check on intercultural communication concepts.

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Purposive Comm: Global Voices Quick Quiz
 

Purposive Comm: Global Voices Quick QuizOnline version

Quick true/false check on intercultural communication concepts.

by Eleane May Ibias
1

Language registers are restricted to formal, informal, and neutral—no other categories exist.

2

The Belly Button Psyche (naval language) is described as a body language cue signaling true interest during conversations.

3

Pidgin is a new language that develops when speakers of different languages need to communicate and becomes the first language of children in a community.

4

An effective communicator should insist that persons from other cultures communicate on their terms to avoid confusion.

5

One tip for people with a Direct style is to allow time for casual "chatting" at the beginning of a meeting.

6

Globalization has increased the need for graduates to be multiculturalists who can communicate across cultures.

7

Globalization has led to increased economic and political integration but has not significantly impacted cultural communication.

8

Ethical communication is grounded in being genuine, open, cooperative, and sensitive to cultural beliefs.

9

One guideline for improving intercultural communication is to remove personal biases or stereotypes.

10

A casual language register is appropriate for professional situations like writing a business letter.

11

A person with a Spirited communication style is characterized by low assertiveness and high expressiveness.

12

Audience analysis only refers to understanding the people listening to a public speech.

13

The Communication Styles Matrix categorizes styles based on levels of assertiveness and expressiveness.

14

McDonald’s cultural missteps are presented as examples of universally effective global advertising in the module.

15

The module teaches that there are only two communication styles: direct and systematic.

16

The module suggests that learning English as a global lingua franca diminishes one's national identity.

17

According to the module, improving one's ability to communicate in a multicultural setting starts with a personal desire to relate more effectively with people from different backgrounds.

18

Organization in communication is only important for planned speeches, not for impromptu ones.

19

All advertisements are considered ethical in the module and no examples of unethical ads are discussed.

20

Prejudice involves assuming that a past experience with one person will be the same for all people of that "type."

21

A multiculturalist is someone who only engages with people from other countries to learn about their culture.

22

According to the "Belly Button Psyche" or "naval language" rule, pointing your navel away from someone shows you are fully engaged and interested.

23

The term "lodi," which became popular in the Philippines, is an example of a word reversal linguistic phenomenon.

24

Past experiences can influence a person's communication style, and positive feedback may encourage them to repeat that style.

25

Audience analysis is essential to tailor messages to the needs and context of the receivers.

26

Effective communication is solely about putting your thoughts and emotions into words.

27

The language used in the Philippine Constitution and the Holy Bible are examples of a "frozen" register.

28

The "Direct" communication style is high in assertiveness but low in expressiveness.

29

For effective communication, the message should be concise but may lack completeness if it helps save time.

30

Showing commitment in communication means only volunteering information that benefits your own short-term interests.

31

An effective communicator should be flexible and adapt their communication style to their audience.

32

Language registers are only determined by the speaker's mood and not by social factors like audience or context.

33

Language registers can be classified as formal, casual, intimate, frozen, and consultative.

34

Communication style refers to the choices and strategies people use in communication.

35

The Irish Mist example shows that a product name can have an unintended and negative meaning in another language.

36

Making a personal commitment to seek information from people of different cultures is a step towards better intercultural communication.

37

Ethical communication is only about having good intentions; unintended harm is not a factor in determining if communication is unethical.

38

"Consultative" register is used in conversations where someone is offering specialized advice, and tone is often respectful.

39

Communication barriers can include cultural differences and varying perspectives, not just physical noise.

40

The belly button rule is a scientifically proven universal indicator of interest in all cultures.

41

The Gerber baby food example illustrates how pictures on products can be misinterpreted in cultures with low literacy rates.

42

Ethical communication is described as being genuine, open, cooperative, and sensitive.

43

According to the module, almost all professionals from top multinational companies feel their current level of English is sufficient for their jobs.

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