Application

Write two situations or examples of each of the different forms of intercultural communication.
Interracial Communication
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Interethnic Communication
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International Communication
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Intercultural Communication
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Feedback
Let’s see what you have learned so far. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
incorrect in the space provided before each number.
__________ 1. Intercultural communication refers to verbal and non-verbal interaction between
people from different cultures.

__________ 2. Raul does not always tell the truth and embellishes the truth. This is an example
of a violation of the Maxim of Quality.
__________ 3. Shelley nods to indicate that she is saying “yes.” She will be understood
anywhere in the world.

__________ 4. Not all countries consider sitting with crossed legs as a disrespectful act.

__________ 5. If you are in another country, you must respect the culture of the people.

__________ 6. To be a good communicator, one must be sensitive in the communication process

which means that responding is based on culture and contextual scenarios.

__________ 7. Tony always talks, giving others little opportunity to speak. This is an example of
a violation of the Maxim of Quality.

__________ 8. Body language has a variety of meanings depending on the culture, race and
gender of people.

__________ 9. To be effective in local and global communication, one must observe norms in
communication regardless of cultural backgrounds.

__________10. International communication involves interactions of members of the same racial

and ethnic group.