An important task facing communicators is to establish a common understanding of

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An important task facing communicators is to establish a common understanding of the words they use to exchange messages. T F Research suggests that bilingual speakers think differently when they change languages. T F The preconceptions we hold about people because of their names have little influence on our behavior toward them. T F Linguistic differences between men and women show up online as men use more large words, nouns, and swear words than women while women use more personal pronouns, verbs, and hedges. T F "I" language reflects the speaker's willingness to take responsibility for her or his beliefs and feelings. T F Research indicates differences between the way men and women speak are primarily determined by biological sex. T F Social scientists use the term paralanguage to describe nonverbal vocal messages. T F Listeners pay more attention to the content of words than to paralanguage when asked to determine a speaker's attitudes. T F Features of a neighborhood or a work place do not relate to the way people interact with one another. T F While it's possible to avoid verbal communication, it's impossible to stop sending nonverbal messages. T F Rita wears a business suit to an interview because she wants to look professional and educated. This is an example of managing identity through manner. T F Students see professors who have well decorated office as more credible than those who have less attractive work areas. T F

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1. True

It is important task for communicator to establish a common understanding of words when they communicate. It brings the clarity in message what the sender needs to communicate to the receiver. It is medium that needs to clear and understandable.

2. True

A second language can play an important unconscious role in framing perceptions. By having a second language, we have a alternate vision of world. For example a German is goal focused when tested in their home country, but when a German speaking English fluently and tested in Britain, they are action focused like Britishers.

3. True

A people name can little influence our behaviour towards them. As we have certain pictures and information for a particular geographical area and different views for many diversities in world like for religions, culture and living standards. These perceptions will influence our behaviour towards a person belonging to their name.

4. True

Women use more words related to psychological and social processes. Me referred to more object properties and impersonal topics

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