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1. According to Hall, rituals can happen without being planned and be very simple communication exchanges.

True

False

2. The way 'ritualistic communication' happens in culture 'X' would represent an 'Etic Form'

True

False

3. Which two of the following are not characteristics of Cultural Narratives as presented in the text and lectures: (you must select both 'correct' choices to get points here)

A. Cultural Narratives don't always provide insights regarding group identity

B. Cultural Narratives are repeated over and over again

C. Cultural Narrative can be seen as an Etic form

D. Cultural Narratives can provide insights regarding personal identity

4. A person purchases a product from a local store and after a day decides he/she doesn't want/need it. The person goes back to the store, finds the 'return' desk, puts the item in front of the staff member, and simply says, "I want my money back." The staff member is visibly upset/uncomfortable with what has happened.

In this situation, it's possible that the staff member senses that this customer...

(You must select the 2 possible answers to get the points available)

a. engaged in 'ritualistic communication'

b. hasn't followed a cultural precedent

c. sees the primary function of language is 'social lubrication'

d. is an 'etic' form

e. is a high-context communicator