How can communicators show respect and communicate effectively and positively with people in other cultures?

A) By assigning a wide range of generalized attributes to members of the other culture
B) By ignoring the difference between another person's culture and their own
C) By allowing members of the other culture to understand your role within their culture
D) By adapting their communication style to that of the other culture being encountered
E) By judging members of other cultures based on standards of behaviors of their own culture

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Communicators can show respect by adapting their communication style to that of the other culture being encountered. This includes being aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, using appropriate language and tone, and avoiding assumptions or stereotypes about the other culture. It is important to recognize that communication styles and social norms vary widely across cultures, and adapting to these differences can help facilitate effective and positive communication.

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