A Vice-President of an American Software Company Introduced Himself to a Group

question 31

Multiple Choice

A vice-president of an American software company introduced himself to a group of Korean partners and added "you may just call me John." Although this verbal cue shows the underlying reality that Americans have a high value on informality and equality,it needs adaptation due to the reason that:

• A)John is not a very popular name in Korea.
• B)it is difficult to translate John in Korean language.
• C)customs,hierarchies,and class structure of Korean culture have to be respected.
• D)Korean culture requires that first and last name be used in addressing guests.
• E)it is not appropriate to disclose nicknames in business meetings.

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