When Communicating with People from Different Cultures, You Should

question 3

Multiple Choice

When communicating with people from different cultures, you should

• A) maintain formality, show respect, and speak clearly.
• B) go out of your way to be friendly and humorous.
• C) maintain eye contact, offer compliments frequently, and avoid small talk.
• D) use first names to show that you are thoughtful and respect others.
• E) keep the conversation going to avoid any silences.

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