Which of the following will aid in the effective communication process across cultures?

A) Learn how to communicate respect in various cultures
B) Understand that all members of each culture have certain practices that are true across all cultural members
C) Control the communication to ensure the message is shaped to your needs
D) Teach others how to communicate well in your cultural context
E) Identify differences in others and aid in their need to minimize those differences

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Sarai Mangual · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A)Recognizing our own cultural biases and working to minimize those will improve the communication process. Communication should be meaningful to the audience, and that audience may or may not be as culturally aware. Avoid stereotyping and be prepared to change your habits and thoughts. Since you cannot change others, it is important that you recognize your own cultural limitations and learn how to communicate respect for other cultures.

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