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The two ways to check the accuracy of your perceptions are __________.

Which phrase best demonstrates an effective paraphrase of a person’s emotions?

Several researchers suggest that one of the best ways to enhance understanding when communicating over a period of time with someone from a different cultural background is to develop __________.

A father is listening to his daughter pour her heart out about her rotten day at school. If the father’s goal is to primarily focus on his daughter’s emotions and feelings, which listening style should he be using?

Which type of facework do we engage in when we “save face” by working to improve others’ negative perceptions of us?

Your __________ is a description of who you are.

Research has found that those who need to communicate something negative, such as a desire to end a relationship, often select a __________ communication medium.

To Joseph, a “submarine” is a sandwich. To Alfonse, a “submarine” is a submersible ship. The different meanings Joseph and Alfonse apply to the word “submarine” reflect the idea that __________.

According to researcher John Seiter, how might the use of demeaning terms affect how those persons are perceived?

According to the model developed by Ogden and Richards, what are the things represented by symbols called?