Asked by Nargis Husain on Jul 30, 2024
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Which of the following is true about the attitudes of cultures toward various factors of human relationships?
A) In the United States, people are polychronic and view time in a more relaxed way.
B) In the United States, people hold the view that important people should be late to show that they are busy.
C) In business negotiations, people from the United States move at a deliberately slow pace, engaging in casual talk before getting to the main issue.
D) North Americans view space as belonging to all; thus, they jostle for space when boarding trains, standing at ticket counters, or shopping.
E) Americans work hard to neutralize body odors or to cover them up and view body odor as unsanitary.
Business Negotiations
The process of discussing terms and conditions between parties with the goal of reaching a mutual agreement in a business context.
Neutralize Body Odors
The process or action of eliminating or reducing unpleasant smells emanating from the body.
- Recognize the variations in preferences for spatial and personal distance among different cultures.
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Zybrea KnightAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The statement that Americans work hard to neutralize body odor or cover them up reflects their attitude toward personal hygiene in human relationships. The other choices are incorrect or culturally insensitive.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variations in preferences for spatial and personal distance among different cultures.