When Asking Questions in a Request Message

question 65

Multiple Choice

When asking questions in a request message

• A) begin with the least important question and work your way up to the most important.
• B) weave your questions into the rest of the content of your message.
• C) avoid any open-ended questions.
• D) begin with the most important question.

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Definitions:

Mainstream Culture

The dominant set of norms, behaviors, and beliefs in a particular society, accepted or practiced by the majority of its members.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that outlines five (originally four) dimensions of culture.

Cultural Personality

describes the way in which culture shapes an individual's habits, attitudes, and overall personality.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the degree to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.