Asked by Harun Abdullahi on Jul 04, 2024
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Eli is talking to the new girl at school, Naomi. "Yo. What's up? You're like, mad chill. You're one of the coolest chicks I know. You want to turn up at the Nash tonight? Hashtag yaaaaaassssss!" Naomi thinks about going just as her Professor walks by. Eli surprisingly turns to Dr. Heinrich and says "Good morning Dr. I enjoyed your lecture this morning. Looking forward to next week's class!" Naomi is surprised by Eli's change in vocabulary. Eli exemplifies which concept that causes challenges to cross-cultural communication?
A) high-context
B) social context
C) euphemism
D) verbal dueling
Cross-Cultural Communication
Identifying and comprehending the distinctions and commonalities in communication among various cultures.
Vocabulary Change
The evolution or alteration of the words used by a language, group, or individual over time.
- Comprehend the significance of social context within the realm of cultural communication.
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Mercedez PerezJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Eli's change in vocabulary depending on the social context (talking to a peer versus talking to a professor) exemplifies the concept of social context, which can cause challenges to cross-cultural communication by affecting how messages are interpreted based on the social setting.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of social context within the realm of cultural communication.
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