The Cross-Cultural Misunderstanding Experienced Between Lee and the !Kung Occurred

question 25

Multiple Choice

The cross-cultural misunderstanding experienced between Lee and the !Kung occurred over

• A) the cultural meaning of the gift of an ox.
• B) the way Lee gave them the ox.
• C) the cultural meaning of oxen.
• D) the poor condition of the ox.

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