In Kashvi's Culture, Admiring Something a Person Owns Implies That

question 2

Multiple Choice

In Kashvi's culture, admiring something a person owns implies that you would like to have that thing. Patricia, Kashvi's classmate, knows this and has learned that if she expresses interest in Kashvi's jewelry, Kashvi will give the item of jewelry to Patricia. Kashvi has already given Patricia three bracelets, and now Patricia expresses interest in a fourth bracelet in the hope that Kashvi will give it to her, too. What component of intercultural competence is Patricia lacking?

• A) Aappropriateness
• B) Effectiveness
• C) Ethics
• D) Behavioral flexibility

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