The Japanese Base Their Linguistic Styles on Status and Choose

question 19

True/False

The Japanese base their linguistic styles on status and choose from three different styles to express the appropriate level of social respect--basic speech, average speech, or elegant speech. This is an example of social context of cultural communication.

Define and provide examples of informal economies.

Comprehend the importance of the steam engine in England to the Industrial Revolution.

Identify various forms of exchange and markets in nonindustrial societies.

Define peasants and understand their role in societies.

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