When people with different worldviews or from differing interest groups try to communicate:
A: they will not be successful
B:they may use the same words to express different concepts — and not know it.
C:they probably share some common metaphors – but don’t know it
D:they may use different words to express the same concepts – and not know it.
E: all of the above are true.
F: “b”, “c” and “d” above are true.
G: “b” and “d” above are true.
Answer
E: all of the above are true.
Explanation
Intercultural communication is mostly ineffective because of differences in words and interpretations which are lined together with the expression of different things. Specifically, when people from different worldviews and those from differing interest groups communicate, there is expected to be use of words by both groups, words that carry different meanings. These words are used by either party to support their reasoning, while the other person’s understanding receives the message in a very different way than was expected. Other than the conversation being unsuccessful, also there will be use of different words to express the same concepts – and not know it
