A New York Car Wash Owner Wanted to Open a Car

question 26

Multiple Choice

A New York car wash owner wanted to open a car wash in Quebec, Canada. He hired a U.S. translator to create signage for the new venture and to design some simple advertising. It was not until the business was opened that he realized he should have used ________. His French signs actually said "car bath" instead of "car wash."

• A) Esperanto
• B) back translation
• C) semiotics
• D) semantic symbolism
• E) linguistic exchange

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Definitions:

Mentoring

Mentoring is a personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person.

On-the-Job

Training or learning that takes place within the actual work environment, allowing employees to gain job-specific skills while working.

Basic

Referring to the fundamental or foundational elements of a subject or discipline, often essential for understanding more advanced concepts.

Psychosocial Support

Assistance provided to individuals to cope with stress, emotional and social challenges, aiming to improve their mental health and well-being.