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A culture that places a high value on tradition, as well as social and status obligations, is likely to have a __________.

According to communication scholars, what is often most important to say explicitly when apologizing?

When you use a phrase such as “I felt like a wrung-out washrag after that test!” you are expressing your emotions via a(n) __________.

Some people call the late Yasser Arafat a “terrorist,” both fearing and reviling him. Some people call him a “freedom fighter,” both loving and praising him. The use of these words to describe or evaluate Arafat reflect the power of words to __________.

Which element of intercultural competence is defined as an internal state of readiness to respond to something?

David has a habit of screaming, “You idiot, you always mess things up!” whenever his brother makes a mistake or does something he doesn’t like. Which strategy for creating a supportive climate does David’s outburst violate?

According to researcher John Shotter, most people spend too much time __________.

Astrid ordered her steak cooked medium-well at her favorite restaurant. When the server returned with her steak, Astrid cut into it, saw that it was red in the center, and said to the server, “OK, what part of ‘medium-well’ didn’t you understand? I want you to take this back and cook it so it’s edible. This is ridiculous!” Which term best describes Astrid’s communication behavior?

Rob met Flannery in an online chat group for race car enthusiasts. Based on briefly looking over Flannery’s online profile, Rob decided that he is a typical show off, know-it-all race car owner. This tendency to stereotype someone based on the few cues online interactions provide is known as __________.

When people have difficulty focusing on anything but themselves and their own experiences and ideas, they may be guilty of __________.