To be a competent communicator is to express messages that are perceived to be both effective and __________.

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

Reilly has accidentally enrolled in a class that starts shortly after his other class, which is on the opposite side of the campus, ends. To save face, Reilly decides to email his professor to apologize in advance for being late to each session. Which type of facework does this best exemplify?

What statement best describes the findings of Tidwell and Walther about computer-mediated communication versus face-to-face interaction?

Lutherans, Baptists, and Methodists all belong to the same broad religious group called Christianity. Which concept does this exemplify?

Atira has just returned from spring break and is telling her friend Nida all about her great time. Nida has been very responsive to Atira’s story-laughing and nodding-but now has increased her eye contact, raised a finger, and shifted her posture. Nida’s nonverbal cues probably indicate that she __________.

Most everyone will be sorry to see Professor Carmichael retire at the end of this academic year. Abel, on the other hand, has told people “It’s about time that crusty old geezer retires. He’s way too old to still be in the classroom.” This is an example of __________.

You are sitting in Professor Rashad’s class listening to a lecture, when you hear the student behind you talking to her friend about the party to be held this Friday. As you sit there taking in details about the party, you are drawn back to Professor Rashad when you hear, “And that is what will be on the test Friday.” Which stage of the listening process is reflected at the point where you return to hearing what the professor is saying?

How would a culture that values support from others and expects loyalty from the community probably be classified, according to the seven dimensions of culture?

What culture type emphasizes achievement, assertiveness, heroism, and material wealth?