Which of the Following Is a Norm of Communication in the Australian

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a norm of communication in the Australian cultural context?

• A) Public speakers can tell lies wherever necessary and the audience will not mind.
• B) Public speakers may be found to verbally insult and abuse their audience. This is considered acceptable.
• C) Public speakers do not need to make eye contact with their audience; the audience will continue to listen regardless.
• D) Public speakers can insert personal anecdotes and humour into their speeches and it will often be well-received.
• E) Public speakers do not need to follow any rules when it comes to providing facts and evidence.

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Definitions:

Foreign Products

Goods or services produced in one country and sold in another, outside of their country of origin.

Duties

Taxes imposed on the import and export of goods.

Protective Tariff

A tax imposed on imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.

Imported Beef

Beef that is brought into a country from another country for sale.