When Communicating with Someone from Another Culture

question 4

Multiple Choice

When communicating with someone from another culture,

• A) use humor on first contact to break the ice.
• B) use humor only in email correspondence.
• C) use humor only in face-to-face contact.
• D) always use humor to facilitate strong interpersonal connections.
• E) avoid humor.

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Definitions:

Need to Achieve

An individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards.

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The extent to which an individual or organization is willing to accept and learn from failures without significant negative consequences.

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Equity

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