Mark Bressler Is Having Great Difficulties with His Company's Advertising

Multiple Choice

Mark Bressler is having great difficulties with his company's advertising in Japan. As a representative of Jerry Motors, he believes that it is entirely proper to use American campaigns in the Japanese market. He was surprised to learn that a slogan "Body by Arnold" (the company that makes external structures for Jerry Motors) loosely translated in Japanese to mean "Corpse by Arnold." Which of the following problems did Mr. Bressler experience with his company's advertising in this scenario?

A) Improper syntax
B) Improper colloquialisms or slang
C) Improper grammar
D) Improper local language
E) Improper translation