2. How do language differences compound the problems associated with ethnocentrism?

3. Can you think of examples that illustrate Cargile’s point that “language differences also may be present even when the same symbolic code is used”?

4. According to Cargile, what are examples of situations in which accents influenced someone’s perception of another person? Has accent ever influenced your perception of another person? How?

6. Why is speaking rate a variable in intercultural communi cation? What cultures have you interacted with that speak at a rate different from your own? Did that influence your encounter with the person?