Associating youth with strength, and age with declining powers, ...

[piesebel]

Associating youth with strength, and age with declining powers, is
 
  A) a universal trait that characterizes all cultures.
  B) common in European cultures, but not in the United States.
  C) common in the United States, but not in many Asian societies.
  D) an outdated practice.
  E) a politically correct approach.

Question 2

Meeting a deadline is generally less important than building a relationship for businesspeople in
 
  A) technical career fields.
  B) low-context cultures.
  C) high-context cultures.
  D) high-paying positions.
  E) environments that emphasize teamwork and collaboration.

[lauravaras]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Many Asian societies view younger people as being subordinate to their elders. These societies view the experience and the wisdom that comes with age as the most important attributes, rather than the energy and enthusiasm that comes with youth.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) In high-context cultures, everything is less literal and less explicit. Deadlines are not taken seriously, as long as relationships stay intact.

[piesebel]

Gracias!

[diana chang]

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