1. Which of the following has influence on the meaning of a nonverbal symbol?
The context in which it is used
The relationship shared with the person with whom the symbol is shared
The cultural background of the people sharing the symbol
All of the above
2. Upon receiving his birthday present from Maria, James got very excited and smiled, but did NOT explicitly say “Thank You.” Based on the discussion of cultural dimensions in the lectures, which of the following best explains James’ behavior?
James comes from a high context culture
James comes from a low power distance culture
James comes from an individualist culture
James is a selfish jerk who doesn’t deserve a birthday present