Japanese Culture Tends to Value Silence in Communication Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Japanese culture tends to value silence in communication because:

• A)it clearly symbolizes that the listener disagrees without actually saying so.
• B)it symbolizes respect.
• C)it indicates that the listener is thoughtfully contemplating what has just been said.
• D)of all of the above.
• E)of 'B' and 'C'.

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