Intercultural Confusion, Tension and Misunderstanding Are Caused When

question 64

Multiple Choice

Intercultural confusion, tension and misunderstanding are caused when:

• A) we don't aim to recognise, and then understand, cultural differences.
• B) we are aware of the specific cultural 'rules' of the other party.
• C) the behaviour of the other party differs from our own behaviour.
• D) there is insufficient time to overcome differences.

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