Tahir, an Arab, and Jan, a Swede, Meet at a Dinner

question 95

Multiple Choice

Tahir, an Arab, and Jan, a Swede, meet at a dinner for international students. Because the cultures of the two men differ with regard to ________, both may feel uncomfortable during their conversation.

• A) knowledge of a common eating etiquette
• B) attitudes toward higher education
• C) explicit laws
• D) conversational distance

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Definitions:

Cross-Border Merger

A transaction where companies from different countries merge to create a new entity or one absorbs the other, expanding their global footprint and operational reach.

Joint Venture

A business agreement between two or more parties to jointly undertake a specific project or business activity, sharing profits, losses, and control.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own cultural group, often accompanied by a disregard for other cultures.

Polycentric Attitude

An approach that recognizes and values the diversity and difference of various cultures and practices in international business.