Which of the Following Statements About Space and Culture Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about space and culture is true?

• A) Attitudes toward space tend to be the same in all cultures.
• B) People from cultures that view space as belonging to everyone tend to stand in line and wait their turn.
• C) In some cultures, keeping two feet of distance from the person with whom you are speaking is considered impolite.
• D) Cultures that place emphasis on personal space tend to be polychronic cultures.
• E) People from cultures that view space as belonging to individuals tend to stand closer together than people from cultures that see space as belonging to all.

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