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Which element of intercultural competence is defined as an internal state of readiness to respond to something?

According to communication scholars, what is often most important to say explicitly when apologizing?

Some people call the late Yasser Arafat a “terrorist,” both fearing and reviling him. Some people call him a “freedom fighter,” both loving and praising him. The use of these words to describe or evaluate Arafat reflect the power of words to __________.

Gregorio was describing the noises that hens make at his part-time job at the egg farm. He used the word “cackle” as part of his description, an example of __________.

While listening to her biochemistry professor give a lecture, Genevieve engages in self-talk to boost her concentration and understanding of the professor’s message. Genevieve is engaging in __________.

When she went to hear a presentation at the city council meeting, Carly was fearful of misunderstanding the speaker’s message, so she made sure to take notes during the entire speech. This action was due to Carly’s __________ apprehension.

A culture that places a high value on tradition, as well as social and status obligations, is likely to have a __________.

Frederique is the leader of a country in which citizens tend to have a low tolerance for uncertainty. Which action should Frederique undertake to make his people feel most secure?

When describing how you view a situation, it is most effective to __________.

Astrid ordered her steak cooked medium-well at her favorite restaurant. When the server returned with her steak, Astrid cut into it, saw that it was red in the center, and said to the server, “OK, what part of ‘medium-well’ didn’t you understand? I want you to take this back and cook it so it’s edible. This is ridiculous!” Which term best describes Astrid’s communication behavior?