While Bowing to Another Person Is a Ritual Among the Japanese

question 97

Multiple Choice

While bowing to another person is a ritual among the Japanese, it is not expected for a Westerner to bow or to understand this ritual. In other words, bowing would be considered a cultural

• A) elective.
• B) stereotype.
• C) imperative.
• D) rest.
• E) exclusive.

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