The Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) was drafted to .

• A) reduce the acceleration of export and free trade
• B) provide uniformity in international transactions
• C) cover licenses of information for traditional copyrighted materials
• D) reduce imports from Asia, Latin America, and Europe

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Definitions:

Speech Accommodation Theory

Modification of speech style to the context (e.g., listener, situation) of a face-to-face interindividual conversation.

Convergence and Divergence

In communication, convergence refers to adapting one's speech style to match others, while divergence is altering it to differentiate oneself.

Non-Verbal Behaviour

Communication without words, including facial expressions, body language, gestures, and other physical cues.

Verbal Behaviour

The aspect of human communication that involves the use of words and language to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions.