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DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

NAME: DATE: _________________

COURSE& YEAR:

General Instruction:
 You are given 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish your examination.
 Use a pen with BLACK or BLUE ink only.
 Read and understand each instruction and question very well. Not following instructions is
considered wrong.
 Avoid erasures. Erasures in any form are considered wrong.
 No cheating! You will be given zero points once you are caught cheating.

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is
FALSE. If the statement is false, underline the word which makes it wrong and write the
correct word in the space provided. ( 1 point- T, 2 points- F)

_______1. Different cultures have the same way of addressing someone in terms of whom, how, and
when they should be addressed.

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_______2. The turn-taking communicative strategy uses a formal approach only.

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_______3. The use of silence in communication can be interpreted in many ways.

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_______4. Americans are generally uncomfortable with more than a second of silence in
conversations.

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_______5. Crossing one’s legs and pointing one’s shoes to the speaker is a social faux pas in Western
countries.

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_______6. Asian culture is less confrontational in communication while Western culture prefers to
communicate in a straight-to-the-point manner.

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_______7. Filipinos often communicate indirectly in order to prevent a loss of face and evoke hiya on
either side of an exchange.

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_______8. Appropriateness of topics is not only determined by where one is from but also by their
religion, educational background, etc.

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_______9. Using humor is one of the potential areas for misinterpretation in intercultural
communication.

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_______10. Addressing someone in a manner that is not common in a particular culture can often
be seen as rude and disrespectful.

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II. IDENTIFICATION. Write your answer in the space provided before each question.
( 2 points)

Items 11-15 are on the topics that you reported ( Asian way of communicating)

_____________________11. This is how Thai people generally address others. This is followed by their
personal name.

_____________________12. This is how Thai people write hahahahaa.

_____________________13. Taiwanese communicate in what form or style?

_____________________14. Most Japanese maintain what kind of expression when speaking?

_____________________15. Chinese’ style of communication is?

Items 16-20 are on the topic of Communication and Globalization

_____________________15. This is the key to any successful communicative situation.

_____________________16-17. These occur when cultural ignorance and insensitivity

_____________________ 17. are present in the global environment.

_____________________18. This country view business card as an extension of their body. Hence,
they hand over their business cards with two hands and with great care.

_____________________19. It is a word that describes communication when it is genuine, open,

cooperative, and sensitive to one’s cultural and social beliefs and practices.

_____________________20. How is communication viewed when there is an intent to conceal the truth
or bring damage to any organization, group, or individual person?

III. COMPLETE THE CHART

COUNTRY (1) ACTION THAT IS CONSIDERED RUDE IS SILENCE AN

TO THEM ( 5 POINTS) IMPRESSION OF
THOUGHTFULNESS
/CONSIDERATION TO
THEM?
(YES/N0) (1 POINT)

1. THAILAND

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COUNTRY (1) ACTION THAT IS CONSIDERED RUDE IS SILENCE AN
TO THEM ( 5 POINTS) IMPRESSION OF
THOUGHTFULNESS
/CONSIDERATION TO
THEM?
(YES/N0) (1 POINT)

2. KOREA

3. CHINA

4. TAIWAN

5. JAPAN

IV. ESSAY. Construct a response to the given question. Construct at least 4-5 sentences in
answering the question. ( 6 points)

1. Explain in detail the meaning of “ Naval Language”

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2. In your opinion, why is it that effective communicators should avoid prejudice in
communicating?

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For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
( Proverbs 2:6)

Prepared by: Noted by:

KATHLEEN JOY L.AQUIN JEZALYN B. BUGTONG

Teacher Technical-Vocational Supervisor

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