Exam 3: Connecting Through Culture and Diversity

When Anna attended a funeral for her friend's grandmother, she was shocked to see that many mourners wore white. Anna found this disrespectful, believing that everyone wears black to indicate sadness. Anna's attitude toward these mourners can be best characterized as __________.

The difference between an individualistic and a collectivistic culture is __________.

The dominant culture of a society is expressed in the values, beliefs, and attitudes of __________.

When Sharlene attended her first funeral, she noticed that everyone wore black, spoke quietly and said "I'm so sorry for your loss" to family members. At the next funeral Sharlene attended, everyone behaved much the same way, and Sharlene knew what she should do. Sharlene's experiences demonstrate which concept about culture?

Discuss the concept of dominant culture, and explain how it is changing in the United States. Provide a brief description of dominant U.S. culture as you perceive it. Be sure to include references to values, beliefs, and customs.

Any communication behaviors that lead to excluding or denying people access to products, rights and services based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability are a type of __________.

Individuals living in a highly monochronic culture tend to value __________.

Liam is working in a country in which the meaning of communication is inferred from the situation. This means that the workplace is for work, and the home is strictly for family and socializing. Liam is working in __________.

In the late 19th century, the Westernized ideal of female beauty was a delicate woman with a voluptuous figure as depicted in women's magazines and art. In the early 21st century, the ideal of female beauty is a strong woman with a slender figure, as depicted in television, movie and magazines. What does this tell us about our culture's concept of beauty?

When you see a woman on the bus wearing a burqa, a traditional enveloping outer garment, what can you reasonably assume as a competent communicator?

Discuss why culture differs from nationality.

When Gracie meets someone, she describes herself as an Irish-American, a member of a sorority, and a college student at State University. Gracie is discussing her __________.

Compare accommodation, convergence and overaccommodation. Which of these communication strategies foster improved intercultural connections?

Individuals who use overaccommodation in addressing others are __________.

Avery is a kindergarten teacher. She has learned that students understand and respond best to her when she is sitting at their eye level, and speaking in short, simple sentences. What strategy is Avery using to communicate with her students?

A college graduation ceremony is an example of a __________.

Which statement is correct about co-cultures?

Compare individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Briefly discuss your own (native) culture in terms of these values.

Sandra is proud to be accepted to the Honors College. She tells all her friends and family back home that these students live in premium housing on campus and can attend specialized courses and seminars. Being accepted to this group is part of Sandra's __________.

When Carlos sees his friend at work leave right after lunch, he assumes his friend isn't feeling well. When Carlos sees his female boss leaving right after lunch, he gets angry that she's taking advantage of her position. What concept regarding intercultural communication obstacles might explain the difference in Carlos' feelings?