Question 1

List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.​

Accepted Answer

In the dominant U.S. culture, there are six different types of touch that are commonly identified:

1. Functional Touch: This type of touch is used for a specific purpose, such as shaking hands or giving a pat on the back.

2. Social-Polite Touch: This type of touch is used in social situations, such as a light handshake or a brief hug.

3. Friendship Touch: This type of touch is used among friends and family members, such as a longer hug or a friendly pat on the back.

4. Love-Intimacy Touch: This type of touch is used in romantic relationships, such as holding hands or embracing closely.

5. Demand Touch: This type of touch is used to assert power or control, such as a firm handshake or a pat on the shoulder.

6. Hybrid Touch: This type of touch combines elements of the other types, such as a friendly hug with a pat on the back.

These different types of touch play a significant role in communication and social interaction within the dominant U.S. culture. Understanding and respecting these types of touch can help individuals navigate social situations and build positive relationships.

Question 2

Examples of vocal characteristics include: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​"ums" 
B) ​"errs" 
C) ​groans 
D) ​"uhhs" 
E) ​all of these 
A) ​"ums" 
B) ​"errs" 
C) ​groans 
D) ​"uhhs" 
E) ​all of these C

Question 3

Whether it is fear,joy,anger,or sadness,your posture,face,and eyes convey your feelings without you having to utter a word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Because of the business standard,American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China,Japan,France,Germany,etc. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​What is the role of intentionality in nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Intentionality plays a crucial role in n

Question 6

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​smiling to let a friend know you're happy 
B) ​giving a "thumbs up" sign when asked about how you did on your intercultural communication test 
C) ​looking at your watch because you want to leave a conversation 
D) ​looking at your watch to see what time it is 
A) ​smiling to let a friend know you're happy 
B) ​giving a "thumbs up" sign when asked about how you did on your intercultural communication test 
C) ​looking at your watch because you want to leave a conversation 
D) ​looking at your watch to see what time it is

Question 7

​Gestures include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) ​crossing your fingers 
B) ​thumbs up 
C) ​ laughter 
D) ​pointing at a person 
A) ​crossing your fingers 
B) ​thumbs up 
C) ​ laughter 
D) ​pointing at a person

Question 8

While all people use various movements to communicate, ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​some movements are more common than others 
B) ​culture teaches people how to use and interpret those movements 
C) ​actors are better at it than others 
D) ​it is only those movements that are innate 
A) ​some movements are more common than others 
B) ​culture teaches people how to use and interpret those movements 
C) ​actors are better at it than others 
D) ​it is only those movements that are innate

Question 9

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as: ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​idiosyncratic gestures 
B) ​monomorphic gestures 
C) ​universal gestures 
D) ​proprietary gestures 
E) ​orts 
A) ​idiosyncratic gestures 
B) ​monomorphic gestures 
C) ​universal gestures 
D) ​proprietary gestures 
E) ​orts

Question 10

Because communication is rule-governed,improving the nonverbal aspects requires:    ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​being sensitive to context 
B) ​knowing your culture 
C) ​being aware of nonverbal ambiguity 
D) ​monitoring feedback and your nonverbal actions 
E) ​all of these 
A) ​being sensitive to context 
B) ​knowing your culture 
C) ​being aware of nonverbal ambiguity 
D) ​monitoring feedback and your nonverbal actions 
E) ​all of these

Question 11

​Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by members outside of their family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American,French,and German executives,but not Arabic executives.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French,who often will pull the skin down below their right eye to indicate distrust,disbelief,or suspicion.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People use a person's attractiveness to make inferences about that individual's intelligence,gender,age,approachability,etc.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People of the Asian world tend to think of time as something fixed in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures?  Include examples of both posture,and gestures.​

Accepted Answer

The communicative value of body movement

Question 18

The many rules implicit in our culture about looking at others are a tacit admission that eye contact is perhaps the single most important facial cue.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Hall's distance zones,4 ft.to 12 ft.is considered to be social distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Are there cultural universals in nonverbal communication? Justify your answer.​

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are cultural universals in no

List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.

Examples of vocal characteristics include:

Whether it is fear,joy,anger,or sadness,your posture,face,and eyes convey your feelings without you having to utter a word.

Because of the business standard,American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China,Japan,France,Germany,etc.

What is the role of intentionality in nonverbal communication?

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication:

Gestures include all of the following except:

While all people use various movements to communicate,

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as:

Because communication is rule-governed,improving the nonverbal aspects requires:

Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by members outside of their family.

A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American,French,and German executives,but not Arabic executives.

An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French,who often will pull the skin down below their right eye to indicate distrust,disbelief,or suspicion.

People use a person's attractiveness to make inferences about that individual's intelligence,gender,age,approachability,etc.

People of the Asian world tend to think of time as something fixed in nature.

African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.

How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures? Include examples of both posture,and gestures.

The many rules implicit in our culture about looking at others are a tacit admission that eye contact is perhaps the single most important facial cue.

According to Hall's distance zones,4 ft.to 12 ft.is considered to be social distance.

Are there cultural universals in nonverbal communication? Justify your answer.

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The Challenges of Intercultural Communication: Managing Differences

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List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.​

Examples of vocal characteristics include: ​

Whether it is fear,joy,anger,or sadness,your posture,face,and eyes convey your feelings without you having to utter a word.

Because of the business standard,American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China,Japan,France,Germany,etc. ​

​What is the role of intentionality in nonverbal communication?

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication: ​

​Gestures include all of the following except:

While all people use various movements to communicate, ​

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as: ​

Because communication is rule-governed,improving the nonverbal aspects requires: ​

​Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by members outside of their family.

A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American,French,and German executives,but not Arabic executives.​

An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French,who often will pull the skin down below their right eye to indicate distrust,disbelief,or suspicion.​

People use a person's attractiveness to make inferences about that individual's intelligence,gender,age,approachability,etc.​

People of the Asian world tend to think of time as something fixed in nature.

African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.​

How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures? Include examples of both posture,and gestures.​

The many rules implicit in our culture about looking at others are a tacit admission that eye contact is perhaps the single most important facial cue.​

According to Hall's distance zones,4 ft.to 12 ft.is considered to be social distance.

Are there cultural universals in nonverbal communication? Justify your answer.​

Intercultural Communication: A Requirement for the Interdependent Global Society

Communication and Culture: The Voice and the Echo

The Deep Structure of Culture: Lessons From the Family

World-View: Cultural Explanations of Life and Death

Cultural History: Precursor to the Present and Future

Cultural Values: Road Maps for Behavior

Culture and Identity: Situating the Individual

Verbal Messages: Exchanging Ideas Through Language

Intercultural Communication in Contexts: Applications in Business, Education, and Health-Care

The Challenges of Intercultural Communication: Managing Differences

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List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.

Examples of vocal characteristics include:

Because of the business standard,American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China,Japan,France,Germany,etc.

What is the role of intentionality in nonverbal communication?

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication:

Gestures include all of the following except:

While all people use various movements to communicate,

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as:

Because communication is rule-governed,improving the nonverbal aspects requires:

Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by members outside of their family.

A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American,French,and German executives,but not Arabic executives.

An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French,who often will pull the skin down below their right eye to indicate distrust,disbelief,or suspicion.

People use a person's attractiveness to make inferences about that individual's intelligence,gender,age,approachability,etc.

African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.

How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures? Include examples of both posture,and gestures.

The many rules implicit in our culture about looking at others are a tacit admission that eye contact is perhaps the single most important facial cue.

Are there cultural universals in nonverbal communication? Justify your answer.