Pierre enjoys listening to a certain host on a radio show driving home from work every evening. By choosing to listen to this host and not to others, Pierre is being what in his listening?

a. perceptive
b. selective
c. constructive
d. sympathetic

Answer: b. selective

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The nation identified closely with the concept that one drop of white blood makes the person white is:

a. Argentina b. Sweden c. Japan d. Brazil e. Turkey

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Several of the nonverbal channels we've discussed are heavily influenced by culture. Using specific examples when possible, pick at least three different nonverbal channels and highlight how expectations for appropriate nonverbal behavior vary from culture to culture. Next, discuss how these differences are likely to impact interactions. Finally, propose at least two ideas for how people communicating with individuals from other cultures might be able to potentially avoid embarrassing or offensive situations.

What will be an ideal response?

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