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Chapter 7 Communication

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you identify with the thoughts and feelings of another person you are using;

a)

sympathy

b)

diversity

c)

empathy

d)

partiality

2.

Buzzwords or technical language (like mis en place or dupe) should only be used if the listener knows the meaning. These words are examples of

a)

semantics

b)

jargon

c)

tone

d)

predjudice

3.

This type of communication provides immediate feedback

a)

interpersonal

b)

professional

c)

written

d)

orginazational

4.

What part of written communication is used to get the readers attention?

a)

introduction

b)

body

c)

conclusion

5.

If you had to write an apology letter what should you NOT...

a)

read it aloud to see if it flows smoothly

b)

keep the letter short and to the point

c)

check for spelling and gramemr errors

d)

use slang to communicate with the reader

6.

The average person spends how much of their day communicating?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

7.

An example of a gesture to indicate you agree with a speakers point of view?

a)

looking away from the speaker

b)

checking your cell phone

c)

nodding

d)

avoid eye contact

8.
"Teenagers are lazy"
is an example of
a)
cultural differences
b)
jargon
c)
semantics
d)
prejudice
9.

When a caller has to be be put on hold or has been on hold for a long time it would be most appropriate to

a)

ask if they want to leave a message

b)

transfer the call when you get a chance

c)

keep them on hold till you can talk

d)

keep asking them if they want to hold

10.
The variation of language spoken by a particular group of people is called
a)
jargon
b)
accent
c)
dialect
d)
semantics
11.

An organizational communication to its employees is an example of

a)

mission statment

b)

vision statemnt

12.

LOL or C U tmro are examples of

a)

formal communication

b)

text-ese

c)

effective communication

d)

tone of a message

13.
Credibility is another word for a person's
a)
ability to be believed
b)
willingness to learn
c)
skillfulness at speaking
d)
ability to empathizes 
14.

If you were talking to a waiter and they lean toward you this most likely means

a)

they agree

b)

they are interested

c)

there back hurts

d)

they have empathy

15.

In the kitchen we might say, "drop the entree", meaning start cooking an order or "expo" for the expediter position, these are examples of

a)

jargon or technical language

b)

semantics

c)

tone

d)

slang

16.

Making eye contact with a speaker is an example of effective listening but in Japan eye contact is considered

a)

good communication

b)

rude and agressive

c)

a sign of respect

d)

an invitation to shake hands.

17.

Why smile when talking on the phone?

a)

in case the manager is watching

b)

makes you talk faster

c)

makes your voice sound more pleasant

d)

to look more attractive

18.

Semantics is defined as

a)

what words mean

b)

what words sound like

c)

how words are spelled

d)

how words make you feel

19.

"thinking outside the box" is an example of

a)

buzzwords

b)

technical language

c)

slang