Which of the Following Highlights the Difference Between Chinese and Brazilian

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following highlights the difference between Chinese and Brazilian etiquette and customs?

• A) Meetings begin on time in China,while meeting times are relaxed in Brazil and often start 10 to 15 minutes late.
• B) Tibet is a taboo topic of conversation in Brazil,while deforestation is a controversial topic of conversation in China.
• C) Touching is rare in Brazil,while frequent and extended touching is accepted in China.
• D) Business attire in China should be stylish and fashionable,while conservative suits are preferred in Brazil.
• E) Gift giving is common for first meetings in Brazil,while gifts are generally not expected on the first meeting in China.

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NMDA Receptor

A type of receptor involved in synaptic plasticity, memory formation, and is critical for excitatory neurotransmission in the brain.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The specialized area of a cell membrane on a neuron that receives and processes signals from another neuron at a synapse.

Glutamate

An amino acid that acts as a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, playing a key role in brain development and synaptic plasticity.

Depolarized

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