Question

Ethnocentrism and different communication codes are examples of _______________.
a.
unavoidable communication problems
b.
intercultural communication barriers
c.
ways to avoid communication barriers
d.
cultural characteristics

Answer 1

b. intercultural communication barriers

Explanation: Ethnocentrism (seeing one's culture as superior) and differing communication codes (language, nonverbal norms) hinder effective communication between cultures, so they are barriers to intercultural communication.