GEB 3213 Exam 2 Trammell Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers)

GEB 3213 Exam 2 Trammell Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers) What are approaches to communication dictated by? (Correct Answer) Cultural contexts - the cultural norms Why does the US prefer the direct approach? (Correct Answer) Because we value sincerity and openness. The US business culture favors _______ thinking. We prefer things explained in a ______ & _________ fashion. (Correct Answer) Linear chronological & narrative What is unique about the indirect approach in regards to other cultures? (2) (Correct Answer) 1. Point Not at beginning 2. Prioritizes vital cultural norms. Indirectness may include what? (5) (Correct Answer) 1. Deliberate use of ambiguity 2. Elaborate courtesy and graciousness in wording 3. Meaning carried with message's context 4. Digressions 5. Hierarchy in business Why is ambiguity used in the indirect approach? (5) (Correct Answer) 1. Takes pressure of responsibility off the reader/writer. 2. To "save face" 3. It creates multiple meanings 4. Could signal the writer's subtleness and skill to the reader. 5. Suggest reader to pay attention to whats not said What is paralanguage? (Correct Answer) Vocal Qualifiers and Vocalizations. List some vocal qualifiers. (Correct Answer) Pitch, volume, velocity List some vocalizations. (Correct Answer) Non-word vocalizers and fillers i.e. "uh-huh" How does the US view high pitch? How does the French? (Correct Answer) US: Speaker is uncertain/doubtful It it typical. How can nonword vocalizers be misinterpreted? (Correct Answer) US "uh-huh" is good but in Japan it means Yes