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:

Trouble Breathing

A condition also known as dyspnea, which is the feeling of not being able to get enough air or breathe properly.

Motor Cortex Activity

Neural activity in the region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Extreme Sleepiness

A condition marked by an overwhelming desire to sleep at inappropriate times, potentially due to underlying medical or psychological conditions.

Stage 2

In the context of sleep studies, the second stage of the sleep cycle, characterized by the presence of sleep spindles and K complexes, marking a deeper level of sleep than Stage 1.