Kim Moved from One House in a Neighborhood to Another

question 29

Multiple Choice

Kim moved from one house in a neighborhood to another house in a nearby neighborhood. She called her trash collection company to inform them of her address change and was dismayed to learn that her trash collection bill will be $10 a month higher than it was at her previous residence even though it is the same company. She commented on this and was told by the lady from the company that was the price and she can deal with removing her own trash if she didn't like the price hike. Kim just had to pay the higher price because there was no other company allowed to service this neighborhood. What is the best reason why Kim was treated so poorly by this company?

• A) the trash company was dependent on her repeat business
• B) there are no other competitors providing this service
• C) it is a regulated service
• D) Kim preferred this company over any others
• E) the company really doesn't need her business

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Definitions:

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The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disregard for other cultures.

Monochronic

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Edward Hall

An American anthropologist known for his work in the field of intercultural communication, including the concepts of high-context and low-context cultures.

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