The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Edward T. Hall coined the terms _______ that are pertinent to intercultural communications and relationship building

Which organization was surveyed by Hofstede?

I have worked for many years at the same workplace. I am continuously thriving to be a better employee. I work on projects that have become a success to our company. I am climbing the corporate ladder.

Body language is an example of ____________.

Euphoria, Anxiety, Adjustment, Acceptance

Listener knows very little and must be told practically everything

_______ societies are integrated into strong, cohesive ‘in-groups, often extended families, which protect in exchange for unquestioning loyalty. Small ‘in-groups’ that are difficult to be accepted into.

There are several perspectives on reality relative to each participant. I believe that relationships evolve.

Paralanguage is the study of voice or the use of vocal signs in communication. What is an example?

If/when long term expatriates return to their home countries, they may face a similar process of adaptation to their own cultures, forming a W-curve pattern.

I am serving a table of 5 guests from the Phillipines. One lady asks her partner where the washrooms are. Her partner responds by pointing his lips towards the washrooms. This is an example of what?

The extent a culture feels uncomfortable in an unstructured, unknowing, surprising or
different/unusual situation

It is about avoiding private confrontations so in-group others won’t feel offended and won’t take disagreements personally.

The study of how humans (and animals) use space in the communication process.

Deeply established standards of behaviour maintained and understood by all members of a society.

More internalized understandings of what is communicated

This theory contains assertive and competitive elements.

I focus more on the rules rather than on relationships. I strive for consistency and uniform procedures

When someone holds the middle finger with the back of the hand facing out the meaning’s quite rude.

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

I am Japanese student working in a group project with 3 Mexican people. It is difficult to work with students who are speaking a different language other than English. This is an example of entering a _____ ______ culture.

All societies are unequal, but some are more unequal than others.

Neutral and affective both deal with human _______.

The study of body movements in human communication.