Which of the Following Is a Difference Between the Cultures

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between the cultures of the United States and Spain?

• A) Americans are more likely to speak Spanish than Spaniards are to speak English.
• B) Spaniards usually speak English much faster and more fluently than Americans do.
• C) Americans appreciate direct statements in emails, but Spaniards might find them offensive.
• D) Praises are a key motivational factor in the United States, but they may be offensive in Spain.
• E) People who pay compliments are considered insincere in Spain but not in the United States.

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

Refers to the ability of an individual to remain stable and balanced in their emotions rather than being easily upset or emotional.

Mutual Attraction

A shared physical or emotional pull between two individuals, leading to a potential relationship or connection.

Pleasing Disposition

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to be agreeable, amiable, and seek to make others happy.

Intelligence

An individual’s ability to understand complex ideas, to adapt effectively to the environment, to learn from experience, to engage in various forms of reasoning, and to overcome obstacles through mental effort.