Gift-Giving in Many Cultures Is Marked By

question 55

Multiple Choice

Gift-giving in many cultures is marked by:

• A) specific etiquette and meaning that may be markedly different from what the international manager knows in the home culture.
• B) graft and corruption; for example, a way to launder money.
• C) humility not fitting an international manager.
• D) drinking and late parties.

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