intercultural exam 1

The practice of viewing the world from an English or Anglo-American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of English or Anglo-American culture.

The use of one language as a common language by speakers of different first languages

When a speaker conveys meaning through tone and context rather than words

Tend to hide or camouflage the speaker or writer's true intentions and use a more nuanced tone

The use of rich and expressive language in everyday conversation

Make the author's intentions obvious—they say exactly what they mean—and generally use a tone of voice that is forthright

An unwarranted and unjustifiable prejudice toward individuals and communities who speak a language with an accent different from the dominant culture.

A relationship between two opposing concepts that constantly push and pull one another

A general theoretical framework of both interpersonal and intergroup communication. It seeks to explain and predict why, when, and how people adjust their communicative behavior during social interaction, and what social consequences result from those adjustments.

A product may be valued to a lesser extent by foreign consumers who lack the cultural background needed to fully appreciate the product