When One Uses Polite Language in Formal Conversations and Personal

question 42

Multiple Choice

When one uses polite language in formal conversations and personal, informal language in intimate conversations, one is demonstrating the knowledge of ________, or the appropriate use of language in different contexts.

• A) pragmatics
• B) semantics
• C) syntax
• D) morphology

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Definitions:

Hofstede's Research

A study of how values in the workplace are influenced by culture, which identified six dimensions of national culture affecting organizational behavior.

Global Organizational Learning

The process through which organizations develop, enhance, and manage knowledge on a global scale, often leading to innovation and improved performance.

Cultural Variables

Elements that differentiate cultures from one another, influencing beliefs, behaviors, and social structures.

Worldwide Interdependence

The mutual reliance between different countries or regions globally, often referring to economic, environmental, or social aspects.