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Resplenda Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Not very sure what is the meaning of this sentence.
Hi all,
Here is a sentence that i am not sure the meaning of it. Looking for someone who is willing to help.
The whole paragraph is as below,
"It is not always a simple matter to know who is the highest-ranking memeber when you are dealing with a group. To avoid embarrassement, err on the side of age and musculine gender, only if you are unable to discover the protocol with research. If you are interacting with the Japanese, it is important to understand that they make decisions by consensus, startingwith the younger memebers of the group."
About the sentence that has been underlined above, does it mean that, if we cannot tell the hirerachy in the group that we should assume the elder and/or male memeber as the highest-ranking member? And what does protocol mean in that sentence?
About the sentence that has been bolded, does it mean that the Japanese make decisions altogether till they achive an agreement, the younger members are the first to give their opinions?
Thanks heaps!
Here is a sentence that i am not sure the meaning of it. Looking for someone who is willing to help.
The whole paragraph is as below,
"It is not always a simple matter to know who is the highest-ranking memeber when you are dealing with a group. To avoid embarrassement, err on the side of age and musculine gender, only if you are unable to discover the protocol with research. If you are interacting with the Japanese, it is important to understand that they make decisions by consensus, startingwith the younger memebers of the group."
About the sentence that has been underlined above, does it mean that, if we cannot tell the hirerachy in the group that we should assume the elder and/or male memeber as the highest-ranking member? And what does protocol mean in that sentence?
About the sentence that has been bolded, does it mean that the Japanese make decisions altogether till they achive an agreement, the younger members are the first to give their opinions?
Thanks heaps!
Top answer
Resplenda does it mean that, if we cannot tell the hirerachy in the group , that we should assume the elder and/or male memeber as member is the highest-ranking member? Yes. Exactly.
- Resplenda does it mean that, if we cannot tell the hirerachy in the group , that we should assume the elder and/or male memeber as member is the highest-ranking member?
- Yes.
- Exactly.
- Resplenda what does protocol mean in that sentence?
- Proper and customary procedures; expected behavior within the group.
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Resplendadoes it mean that, if we cannot tell the hirerachy in the group,Yes. Exactly.thatwe should assume the elder and/or malememeber asmember is the highest-ranking member?
Resplendawhat does protocol mean in that sentence?
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You are right about the underlined section. Protocol in that example means hierarchy, which would most likely happen if you find a list of the members' titles (i.e. like president, vice president, etc.).
The bolded section is more difficult to explain, but your explanation is reasonable.
The bolded section is more difficult to explain, but your explanation is reasonable.
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Hi,
Here is a sentence that i am not sure the meaning of it. Looking for someone who is willing to help.
The whole paragraph is as below,
"It is not always a simple matter to know who is the highest-ranking memeber when you are dealing with a group. To avoid embarrassement, err on the side of age and musculine gend
Here is a sentence that i am not sure the meaning of it. Looking for someone who is willing to help.
The whole paragraph is as below,
"It is not always a simple matter to know who is the highest-ranking memeber when you are dealing with a group. To avoid embarrassement, err on the side of age and musculine gend
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In my opinion, the language is not completely without ambiguity, but both of your assumptions seem to be correct.
"Protocol" here would be the prescribed way of doing things in general and the pecking order in particular, or the specific hirerachy.
That is, if you are unable to identify the specific person in charge by investigative, or absolute means,
assume it's the oldest male.
"Protocol" here would be the prescribed way of doing things in general and the pecking order in particular, or the specific hirerachy.
That is, if you are unable to identify the specific person in charge by investigative, or absolute means,
assume it's the oldest male.
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