PurComm Questionnaires – Midterm

By the means of television and internet, people can now communicate and interact as if they were
next-door neighbors.

It is the process of bringing people together and making them interact and exchange ideas across
traditional borders. globalization

It is the increasing economic, political, and cultural integration and interdependence of diverse
cultures. globalization

It is a one world interconnected by electronic nervous system called media global village

It is a system of beliefs, assumptions, and values share by a group of people. culture

It is a learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs, values, and norms that affect the behaviors
of a relatively large group of people. culture

What are the characteristics of culture? (5)

Culture is learned, not innate

Culture is multifaceted

Culture is shared
Culture is dynamic

Cultural identities are overlapping

This characteristic is we act as members of own cultural group, not as individuals, because belonging
to a group means following the norms of a group. Culture is shared

This characteristic is where some cultures consider common practice may be taboo to others.
Culture is multifaceted

Cultures are not inherited, they are acquired. TRUE or FALSE

Where do we acquire knowledge and understanding of our cultural norms? (name at least 3)

Family, friends, society

Cultures don’t change as cultural contact increases new technologies emerge and economic
conditions vary. TRUE or FALSE

What characteristics states that we belong to multiple, overlapping cultures as we interact with one
another. Cultural identities are overlapping

What are the 3 adaptation to new cultures? Cultural integration, cultural assimilation, cultural
accommodation

It is a process by which individuals may take on values and beliefs of the host culture and
accommodate them in public sphere while maintaining the parent culture in the private sphere.
Cultural accommodation
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It is a form of cultural exchange in which one group assumes the beliefs, practices, and rituals of
another group without sacrificing the characteristics of its own culture. Cultural integration

It occurs when one members of one cultural group adopt the language, practices, and beliefs of
another group often losing aspects of their traditional culture in process. Cultural assimilation

Everybody is capable of fully understanding all languages and all cultures of the world, as well as
how they are similar and different from one another. TRUE or FALSE

What can you do to bridge the intercultural communication gaps? (2)

Be open-minded, Respect cultural differences

This response is to accept the different ethical system and conform. Accommodating

This response is to insist on doing business in an ethically proper way. Forcing

This response is to refuse to comply. Avoiding

This is trying to convince people on why our ethical principle is more appropriate. Educational
Persuading

It is working with other party and reach mutual solution. Collaborating problem-solving
This is to give something to negotiate a settlement. Negotiating compromising

What are the 5 barriers to effective international communication? Ethnocentrism, Stereotype,

Prejudice, Assumed similarities, Anxiety
What do you call the belief that a person’s culture is much better than any other group’s culture?
Ethnocentrism
It is the unfair thought, belief, or feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, nationality,
gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, etc. Prejudiced

It is often generalized negative traits assigned to a group of people even if these traits may only
reflect a selected few of the group. Stereotype

What do you call a baseless, unreasonable refusal to see cultural differences where they exist?
Assumed similarities

It is the fear or apprehension associated with either real or anticipated communication with people
from another cultural group. anxiety

Technology creates opportunities for meeting new people. TRUE or FALSE

Technology doesn’t help in making us create second lives. TRUE or FALSE

Multiple cultures make communication easier. TRUE or FALSE

What are the two varieties or dialects of English? American English and British English

In American English (AmE) the first floor is equivalent to ground floor British English (BrE).

In American English (AmE) the second floor is equivalent to first floor in British English (BrE).
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The varieties of English are identified into three concentric circles, what are those?

Inner circles, Outer circles, and Expanding circles

It is the former colonies. Outer circles

These are countries that are affected by the widespread use of English as a global language.
Expanding Circles

It is a native English-speaking countries. Inner circles

It is used as a lingua franca for trade or any other practical interaction. Pidgins
What do you call a language that provides syntactic structure? Substrate

What do you call a language providing vocabulary? Lexifier

It is a language used by both communicators to understand each other but not the language of either
of them. Pidgins

What do you call when the pidgins become more fully developed and serves as the language of the
community? Creole

These are people from outer or expanding circles develop an interlanguage. Learner Language

What are the different 5 language registers? Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, and Intimate

It does not change and is often learned by rote. Frozen

Often used in writing, impersonal and professional. Formal

Informal language that may include slang and colloquialisms. casual

This language is precise and often technical. consultative

Private, intimate language reserved for family members or intimate people. intimate

Identify what kind of language registers are stated:

Academic: formal

Conversing with the doctor: consultative

Talking with friends using slangs: casual

Biblical verse: frozen

Pledge: frozen

Medical language: formal

Conversation of couples: intimate

It is offering canvas through which societies express and convey their narratives, values, and beliefs.
Visual art
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It contributes to the complex tapestry of cultural texts in the modern world. Modern and Popular
Culture

It is the mirror that reflects the values, traditions, and social norms of a society. Language

It is the repository for society’s beliefs, values, and collective imagination. Literature

STATE THE COUNTRY IN THESE DIFFERENT CULTURAL TEXTS ACROSS THE WORLD

American thumb up sign is considered obscene. Australia

Slight bow when meeting someone. South Korea

Gum chewing in public is rude. Germany

V-sign with the palm facing toward the speaker is the obscene “up yours” insult Australia

Hands should be visible at all times even when seated at a table. France

Remove shoes in private home/mosque. Indonesia

Bow as greeting. Japan

Two men hold hands in public to show mutual respect. Saudi Arabia

Gesture with entire hand in conversation. Singapore

Feet should be for walking – nothing else. Singapore

Respect space, maintain two arm’s length space. United Kingdom

Hug or patting another on the back is rude. South Korea

Remove shoe when entering temples/homes. South Korea

Position the shoes by pointing them toward the door. Indonesia

Offer something using your right hand; using left hand is taboo. Saudi Arabia

When sitting, soles of the shoes face the ground. Hongkong/Singapore

Never leave chopstick in food. Japan

Hands should always be visible; hands in pockets is rude United Kingdom

Loud laughter is rude; cover mouth when laughing in public. South Korea

Nose blowing should be done in private. South Korea

Men should wait for women to extend her hand to shake hands. United Kingdom

Greetings are very emotional. Saudi Arabia

Avoid showing the soles of shoes. Singapore

Exchanging business card is important. Japan

Touching and patting are taboo. Hong Kong
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It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like university assignments. Formal

Used when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation. Informal

You should use ‘I’ or ‘We’ in formal language. TRUE or FALSE.

Used when writing personal emails, text messages and in some business correspondence. Informal

It is a formal language. Passive voice

It is an informal language. Active voice

I completed the application form. ACTIVE or PASSIVE.

The application form is completed. ACTIVE or PASSIVE

This is where statement begins with a verb. Imperatives

TRUE or FALSE

Imperatives should be used in formal language. FALSE

Ask politely to repeat his ideas in a different manner. TRUE

Simplify message by using complicated vocabulary. FALSE

Give the benefit of the doubt to someone who does or says something that seems weird/wrong.TRUE