Interethnic accommodation: The role of norms

(From the chapter) explore . . . the manner in which norms work in interethnic encounters and . . . suggest some ways they may influence communication accommodation /// examines the role of . . . CAT [communication accommodation theory] in directing research on interethnic communication / describe the findings of research guided by Cat and the value of developing a more comprehensive understanding of situational factors in communication accommodation / in order to function effectively and happily in a new culture, people must gain cultural skills and knowledge about the communication-based norms that facilitate daily interactions with people in all aspects of the host culture