Ziva Values Social Harmony and Dislikes Threatening the Dignity of Others

question 62

Multiple Choice

Ziva values social harmony and dislikes threatening the dignity of others. Instead of speaking her mind, she prefers to send more subtle, nonverbal cues. She doesn't believe that talking solves all problems and thinks that sometimes there's nothing to say. She doesn't care whether a person is rich, poor, educated, or uneducated. She loves to travel, experience exotic new cultures, and meet unconventional people. Are there clues here that Ziva is from a high-context culture?

• A) Yes, because she believes in social harmony and not threatening the dignity of others.
• B) Yes, because she embraces change and isn't threatened by new or ambiguous situations.
• C) Yes, because she does not like to be direct and relies on nonverbal cues.
• D) Yes, because she believes that people are equal regardless of their social status.

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