Mindful participants are participant observers willing to step back and look for places in the conversational flow where they can say or do something that will make the situation better for everyone involved.

All of the following statements are true about the reasons why Mr. Conquergood's (1988) work with the Hmong of Laos was successful except:

a. He worked with them instead of telling them what to do. b. He gave them monetary incentives. c. He used culturally appropriate messages and symbols. d. He lived among them.

What might happen to the world if communication does not exist?