What is confusing to English speakers about Athabascans?
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What is confusing to Athabascans about English speakers?
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They avoid direct questions |
They ask too many questions |
They never start conversations |
They always interrupt |
They talk off the topic |
They only talk about what they are interested in |
They never say anything about themselves |
They don’t give others a chance to talk |
They are slow to take turns in talking |
They just go on and on when they talk |
Adapted from “Interethic Communication” written by Ron and Suzanne Scollon 1980 published by Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks |