All of the following are true about competent conversationalists EXCEPT

a. they take approximately the same number of turns as their conversation partner.
b. they speak for an appropriate length of time.
c. they recognize and adhere to turn-exchanging and directing cues.
d. they glance at the other person at the end of a thought to give up their turn.
e . they interrupt only when they disagree with a speaker.

e

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Direct and assertive communication may be perceived as shallow in Japan because

a. this high-context culture values indirectness and modesty. b. this low-context culture values open and forceful communication. c. this high-context culture values open and forceful communication. d. this low-context culture values indirectness and modesty. e. None of the above.

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Which of the dialectical tensions occurs most frequently?

A) connectedness versus autonomy B) predictability versus novelty C) openness versus closedness D) fussy versus complacent

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