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Indirectness:
- the tendency to say what we mean without spelling it out in so manny words
- it is one of the elements that varies most from one culture to another
- it can cause enormous misunderstanding when speakers have different habbits and expectations
Example:
- the plane crash of Air Florida in Washington
The blackbox conversation that took place between the pilot and the co pilot before the plane crashed. ...
Japan: high level of indirectness. ...
The difference between men and women.
Women: They are especially likely to be indirect when it comes to telling others what to do.
Men: They are especially likely to be indirect when it comes to admitting fault or weakness. ...
Result „³ Many women in authority risk being judged by their superiors as lacking the appropriate demeanor and, consequently, lacking confidence.
Approximate Word count = 635 Approximate Pages = 2.5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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