Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Cultural Apologizing Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural apologizing is true?

• A) Western cultures assume that apologies are ways of expressing regret.
• B) Group-oriented cultures assume that apologies are a way to take responsibility for mistakes.
• C) The reactions to apologies are deeply tied to culture.
• D) Cultural differences in interpreting apologies are relevant mainly in social situations.
• E) Cross-cultural apologizing rarely applies to international businesses based in the United States.

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