When Writing to Audiences Whose First Language Is Not English

question 76

Multiple Choice

When writing to audiences whose first language is not English, using humor is generally

• A) acceptable, but only in high-context cultures.
• B) a bad idea, since jokes usually depend on culture-specific information.
• C) acceptable, but only in low-context cultures.
• D) an excellent way to establish a positive relationship.

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Definitions:

Johari Window

A model that describes the relationship between self-disclosure and self-awareness, used to improve understanding between individuals within a group.

Provide Disclosure

Refers to the act of making information available to the public or revealing facts that were previously private or unknown.

Hidden Area

Information about oneself that is not known to oneself but is known to others, often revealed through feedback.

Contact Hypothesis

A theory that proposes that under certain conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.