One Major Characteristic of Language That Is Not Easily Conveyed

question 62

Multiple Choice

One major characteristic of language that is not easily conveyed in digital communications is emotion,and this is due largely to the absence of

• A) a sufficient number of emoticons.
• B) paralanguage.
• C) a concise,universal lexicon of emoticons.
• D) a system of symbols that describes body movement.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Aspirations

Basic desires or ambitions that are essential or of central importance.

Idealized View

A perception of something in its best or most perfect form, often ignoring possible flaws.

Humane Orientation

A value or principle emphasizing compassion, caring, and consideration for others in both personal behavior and organizational culture.

Cultural Dimensions

The framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that assesses cultures based on certain dimensions such as individualism vs. collectivism.