During His Fieldwork in Japan, Matthews Hamabata Had a Problem

question 8

Multiple Choice

During his fieldwork in Japan, Matthews Hamabata had a problem in terms of __________.

• A)learning to appreciate the food
• B)learning when to smile and when not to smile
• C)having to sit for long periods of time with his legs folded underneath him
• D)how to understand the meaning of a gift given to him and the appropriate response
• E)how to get people to tell him the truth

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Definitions:

Informal Communication Network

The unofficial channels and pathways of communication in an organization, often referred to as the grapevine.

Illegal And Unethical

Actions or practices that are not only against the law but also violate moral standards of conduct.

Interferences

Distractions or obstructions that impede the clarity of communication or the effectiveness of a process.

Connotations

The implied or associated meanings of a word or expression, in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.