DrDeborah Tannen Studies Gendered Communication in the Workplace

question 48

Multiple Choice

Dr.Deborah Tannen studies gendered communication in the workplace.She found that the way men and women speak is related to

• A) how much they are paid.
• B) whom they most want to impress.
• C) whether they went to college.
• D) how they socialized as children.
• E) the amount of praise they receive.

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Definitions:

Cultural Intelligence

The ability to understand, respect, and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Cultural Differences

Refer to the diverse beliefs, values, behaviors, and practices that distinguish groups of people from one another, often observed between different societies or ethnic groups.

Flexible

The quality of being adaptable, open to change, and capable of operating effectively under various conditions or constraints.

Culture Shock

A sense of confusion, uncertainty, or anxiety that people may experience when exposed to an unfamiliar cultural or social environment.