Engineering Communication: A Practical Guide by JOHN LEMUEL ORCALES https://padlet.com/jlorcales/7vex1ei1ijre8nb1 CHAPTER 1 en-us 2021-03-12 10:56:21 UTC 2023-01-21 14:16:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1076296948/610c59b2873590900ad0d43b8b8813ad/150px_Map_a_University_logo.png Give examples of differences in spelling and vocabulary that exist among cultures. brodiehansg https://padlet.com/jlorcales/7vex1ei1ijre8nb1/wish/1303471890 Few examples of difference in spelling and vocabulary are presented in the following;

Difference in spelling:
American - Center, Favor, and Honor
British - Centre, Favour, and Honour
Difference in vocabulary:
American - elevator, trunk, and cookie
British - lift, boot, and biscuit


]]> 2021-03-12 17:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jlorcales/7vex1ei1ijre8nb1/wish/1303471890 What is sexist or Gender-Biased language? Give examples of words that people from other countries claim to be sexist or gender-biased jlorcales https://padlet.com/jlorcales/7vex1ei1ijre8nb1/wish/1304643006 Sexist or gender-biased language is referred to as being in favor of a certain gender over another in terms of language and communication. A good example of sexist or gender-biased language is the use of policemen, firemen, and businesswoman/ businessman, officer, firefighter, and business person.]]> 2021-03-13 00:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jlorcales/7vex1ei1ijre8nb1/wish/1304643006