The theory that people from different language communities perceive the world differently is called
A) low-context culture.
B) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.
C) linguistic relativity.
D) linguistic determinism.
E) high-context culture.
C
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Conflict rituals are
a. inherently wrong. b. the best way to solve the variety of conflicts that are part of any relationship. c. almost always positive. d. unacknowledged but repeating patterns of dealing with conflict. e. All of these answers are correct.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A speech highlighting an event could be considered a special occasion speech. 2. A wedding toast would be considered a type of special occasion speech. 3. Rituals are a part of interactions, but not part of special occasion speeches. 4. Raising a glass as part of a toast would not be considered a ritual. 5. Rituals often cause uncertainty for those involved in a special occasion.