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How are Japanese communicative norms different from American ones?
 
  A Japanese speakers greet strangers more frequently and ask strangers more questions.
  B Japanese speakers tend to take shorter turns in conversation and distribute the turns more equally.
  C Japanese communicative norms stress directness and avoidance of ambiguity.
  D Japanese communicative norms encourage speakers to express their personal opinions in any context.
  E All of the above

Question 2

Unlike face-to-face interactions, telephone conversations are not based on turn-taking.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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