Clichésshould Be Used Sparingly Because They

question 39

Multiple Choice

Clichésshould be used sparingly because they

• A) signal to other specialists that you are qualified to communicate on their level.
• B) create problems in cross-cultural communication.
• C) represent unpopular concepts.
• D) are short in length.
• E) are familiar to most people.

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