When Writing to Audiences Whose First Language Is Not English,using

question 98

Multiple Choice

When writing to audiences whose first language is not English,using humor is generally

• A)a bad idea,since jokes usually depend on culture-specific information.
• B)an excellent way to establish a positive relationship.
• C)acceptable,but only in high-context cultures.
• D)acceptable,but only in low-context cultures.
• E)a good way to establish rapport,but only if you use ethnocentric jokes.

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Definitions:

Endorsing

The act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory explaining how people might change their attitudes in two ways, either through deep, thoughtful consideration of arguments (central route) or through superficial cues (peripheral route).

Central Route

In persuasion theory, the central route to persuasion involves deeply processing the content of the message, focusing on the argument's quality and logic.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than logical arguments, often affecting attitudes without deep processing.