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on: Jun 24, 2018
When speaking with someone from another culture, avoid
 
  A) talking down to the other person.
  B) using any foreign phrases.
  C) paying any attention to the person's body language.
  D) asking for clarification so you don't offend them.
  E) adjusting your conversational style.

Question 2

When writing to businesspeople in other countries, you should
 
  A) use an informal, friendly tone.
  B) keep your sentences and paragraphs long.
  C) be vague and general in your wording.
  D) make generous use of transitional words and phrases.
  E) include humor and pop-culture references throughout the document.


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

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The person you are speaking to isn't stupid  he or she simply speaks another language. So, don't talk down to the person or treat him or her like a child.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Transitional words and phrases help readers tie the thoughts and facts of your text together. Make sure your reader can easily understand how information in one paragraph ties to others by including appropriate transitional words and phrases.


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