When Preparing a Message to Someone from Another Culture, You

question 88

Multiple Choice

When preparing a message to someone from another culture, you should

• A) assume that the audience is familiar with common U.S. phrases and references.
• B) be careful to express numbers and dates in the format used in that person's culture.
• C) never write more than a single paragraph.
• D) be sure to remove all graphics, in case they might offend someone.

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Definitions:

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society.

Feminist

A person who supports the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Post-structuralist

Pertaining to a movement in thought that advocates for the deconstruction of structuralist interpretations, focusing instead on the fluidity of meanings and the instability of concepts.

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, which can occur between individuals, groups, or nations.