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B. INSIGHTS (What new insights or learning did you gain from the topic?)
1. Before reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I thought that intercultural
communication is just an interaction with people from diverse culture.
However, reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I now think/ realize that it
has a strategies or guides to improve intercultural competences.
2. Before reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I thought that phatic is
engaging in small plain talk. The speaker and Listener use minimal amount of
language to engage in the conversation.
However, reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I now think/ realize that
this spoken language variety poses familiarity of topic and context between the
speaker and the listener.
3. Before reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I thought that cultural
sensitivity is just an attitude and way of behaving in which you are aware of and
acknowledge cultural differences.
However, reading the material/ understanding the lesson, I now think/ realize this is
crucial for effective interpersonal communication.
C. QUESTIONS (What questions would you want answers for? Or vague areas you want
explanation more?)
1. How can you differentiate non-politically correct and politically correct?