WR7 Unit 2 Redo

Code-Switching can best be defined as...

• A) Any form of communication (speaking or writing) that shares ideas and information with others

• B) Changing your vocabulary, tone, behavior, AND the information you choose to share, depending on where you are and who you are talking to

• C) Verbally praising or congratulating someone for their efforts, accomplishments, skills, and/or character because you TRULY admire them.

• D) A problem between two or more people; typically happens because of a disagreement or differing needs/desires.

Sort the answer choices: Check: Examples of Formal Register Leave Blank: Examples of Informal Register

• "I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this further."

• "I appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration."

• "I am writing to express my interest in the position."

• "This is Ms. Priesley's office, how many I assist you today?"

• "I'm just gonna chill after work today, I'm beat."

Discourse can best be defined as...

• A) Changing your vocabulary, tone, behavior, AND the information you choose to share, depending on where you are and who you are talking to

• B) Any form of communication (speaking or writing) that shares ideas and information with others

• C) A problem between two or more people; typically happens because of a disagreement or differing needs/desires.

• D) A professional email or text message to a coworker, boss, client, customer, or someone else at work

Intended audience can best be defined as...

• A) Verbally praising or congratulating someone for their efforts, accomplishments, skills, and/or character because you TRULY admire them.

• B) Any form of communication (speaking or writing) that shares ideas and information with others

• C) The person or people you want to reach/communicate with

• D) Changing your vocabulary, tone, behavior, AND the information you choose to share, depending on where you are and who you are talking to

Check: Topics inappropriate for work. Leave Blank: Topics appropriate for work.

• Sharing detailed personal medical conditions and psychological trauma.

• Engaging in heated discussions about political beliefs or parties.

• Talking about personal dating experiences or romantic issues.

• Sharing rumors or negative stories about coworkers.

• Sharing stories from recent trips or travel plans.

What is the best strategy Person #2 could use to redirect this unprofessional discourse?

• A) Change the subject in order to distract Person #1 from the current topic.

• B) Keep it light and positive to counteract Person #1's negativity.

• C) Politely express discomfort to communicate to Person #1 that you don't approve of this subject.

• D) Politely end the conversation because Person #1 is clearly not respecting boundaries.

What is the best strategy Person #2 could use to redirect this unprofessional discourse?

• A) Change the subject in order to distract Person #1 from the current topic.

• B) Keep it light and positive to counteract Person #1's negativity.

• C) Politely express discomfort to communicate to Person #1 that you don't approve of this subject.

• D) Politely end the conversation because Person #1 is clearly not respecting boundaries.

What is the best strategy Person #2 could use to redirect this unprofessional discourse?

• A) Change the subject in order to distract Person #1 from the current topic.

• B) Keep it light and positive to counteract Person #1's negativity.

• C) Politely express discomfort to communicate to Person #1 that you don't approve of this subject.

• D) Politely end the conversation because Person #1 is clearly not respecting boundaries.

Professional Correspondence can best be defined as...

• A) Verbally praising or congratulating someone for their efforts, accomplishments, skills, and/or character because you TRULY admire them.

• B) A professional email or text message to a coworker, boss, client, customer, or someone else at work

• C) Changing your vocabulary, tone, behavior, AND the information you choose to share, depending on where you are and who you are talking to

• D) Any form of communication (speaking or writing) that shares ideas and information with others

Which part(s) of a professional email is/are missing?

• Subject Line

• Salutation

• Signature

• Sender

• Recipient