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jman1234

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on: Jun 24, 2018
Which of the following sentences contains an idiomatic expression?
 
  A) Our monthly sales quota is unrealistic.
  B) We don't expect to meet our monthly sales quota.
  C) Making our monthly sales quota will be a piece of cake.
  D) The sales quota is very reasonable.
  E) These products are all quite popular.

Question 2

When preparing a message to someone from another culture, you should
 
  A) never write more than a single paragraph.
  B) assume the audience is familiar with common U.S. phrases and references.
  C) be sure to remove all graphics, in case they might offend someone.
  D) be careful to express numbers and dates in the format used in that person's culture.
  E) use only simple sentences.


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akudia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The term piece of cake is an idiomatic expression that would be likely to be misinterpreted by a person from another culture. The response from the person who heard this phrase in a sales quota meeting might be to question what sales quotas have to do with baking and cakes.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Ambiguity can arise when dates in different formats are used. To make sure that there is no misunderstanding, add a sentence that specifies the date in the text, such as, We look forward to seeing you on the 6th of July.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
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