Which of the following is not a good guideline to follow when writing to international audiences? a. write in the reader's language if you have any knowledge of the language at all; doing so greatly increases goodwill, even if you make mistakes. b. Be aware that the reader benefits that would motivate a U.S. audience may need to be changed for international readers. c. Avoid slang, contractions, and sports metaphors. d. Make requests more indirect, unless you know that your reader understands North American behavior.
I agree.
It's easier to read a well-written letter in another language than a poorly written letter in your native language.
I agree also. The answer is A.
The answer is option "a. write in the reader's language if you have any knowledge of the language at all; doing so greatly increases goodwill, even if you make mistakes." This is not a good guideline to follow when writing to international audiences.
To arrive at this answer, let's evaluate the other options:
Option b. "Be aware that the reader benefits that would motivate a U.S. audience may need to be changed for international readers." This is a good guideline because different audiences may have different needs and motivations, so it's important to adapt the message accordingly.
Option c. "Avoid slang, contractions, and sports metaphors." This is a good guideline because these elements of language can be specific to certain cultures or regions and may not be easily understood by an international audience.
Option d. "Make requests more indirect unless you know that your reader understands North American behavior." This is also a good guideline because directness in making requests may vary across different cultures, so it's safer to be more indirect unless you have specific knowledge about the reader's cultural background.
To effectively communicate with international audiences, it's important to consider cultural differences, language barriers, and adapt the message to suit their needs and expectations. However, trying to write in a language you have little to no knowledge of can lead to misunderstandings and potentially harm the goodwill you intend to build.