Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Cultural Communication Is FALSE

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural communication is FALSE?

• A)In Japan,a listener's silence after the speaker finishes talking indicates that the listener disapproves with the sender's message.
• B)Brazilians view interruptions as evidence that the other person is involved in the conversation.
• C)Shaking one's head from side to side means a different thing in different cultures.
• D)Talking loudly may be a sign of sincerity in some cultures and a sign of rudeness in other cultures.
• E)Maintaining direct eye contact is acceptable to most Americans,but is considered rude in some other cultures.

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