Why Are Americans Often at a Disadvantage at the Global

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are Americans often at a disadvantage at the global negotiating table?

• A) Math education is of low quality in the United States.
• B) They are usually poorly trained in effective listening.
• C) Few American negotiators have a university degree.
• D) Americans give subtle cues that people from other cultures may miss.

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