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

question 49

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 disagrees with the sender's message.
• B) Nonverbal communication tends to be more important in Japan than in Canada.
• C) A firm handshake is interpreted differently 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 Canadians, but is considered rude in some cultures.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else.

Consensus Cue

A signal or piece of information indicating that a group is reaching or has reached general agreement on a particular issue.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being different or unique, distinguishing an individual, group, or object from others in a specific context or among comparable entities.

Stereotype

A prevalent, yet rigid and simplified conception of a certain category of people or items.