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Unit Two Communication Problem. Factors lead to communication problem cultural differences gender differences social position education background occupations. Enjoying a Joke.
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Unit Two Communication Problem • Factors lead to communication problem cultural differences gender differences social position education background occupations
Enjoying a Joke Directions: Read the following joke and discuss in groups what made you laugh and what caused the problem in communication in the joke. A city man had a new car and decided to try it out by driving in the country. He was so happy with his car that he didn’t notice where he was going, and he soon became lost. He stopped when he saw a farm boy walking along the road, and he said, “Hello, boy.” The boy replied, “Hello yourself,” and scratched his head. The man asked, “Where does this road go?” The boy answered, “It doesn’t go anywhere. It always been right here.” The man asked, “How far is ti to the next town?” The boy answered, “Don’t know, I’ve never measured it.” The man was disgusted and said angrily, “You don’t know anything, and you’re the biggest fool I’ve ever met.” The boy replied, “I know I don’t know much and I may be a fool, but at least I’m not lost.