Reading Unit 7

What are the two specific areas the author chose to investigate regarding cultural differences in communication?

• Personal space and turn-taking

• Language and gestures

• Food habits and clothing

Who first investigated the idea that different cultures perceive space differently?

• Edward Hall

• Albert Einstein

• Carl Jung

According to Edward Hall, what is the range for 'personal distance' in non-contact cultures?

• 45 cm to 1.2 m

• 1.2 m to 3.5 m

• 2 m to 4 m

Which cultures are considered 'contact' cultures according to the passage?

• Latin America, the Middle East, Southern Europe

• Nordic countries

• Antigua and Japan

What is the typical pause across cultures in turn-taking according to scientific data?

• About 0.2 seconds

• 1 second

• 0.5 seconds

What is the maximum gap in turn-taking observed in Danish culture?

• 0.47 seconds

• 0.25 seconds

• 1 second

What is the main reason suggested for the exaggerated stories of cultural differences?

• Human beings find contrasts entertaining

• Lack of scientific data

• Cultural superiority

What is the main criticism of the cultural distance theory in the passage?

• A. It is based on old ideas

• B. It ignores Western culture

• C. It lacks solid scientific evidence

In Nordic cultures, how is turn-taking often described?

• Loud and rude

• With long pauses between turns

• Fast and overlapping

According to studies, which culture has the shortest turn-taking gap?

• American

• Japanese

• Danish