In the United States, Promptness Is Considered a Virtue

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the United States, promptness is considered a virtue. Americans are expected to be on time to an event, and they expect others to do so as well. Which aspect of culture best explains this behavior?

• A) Culture is a simple concept.
• B) Culture is something one is born with.
• C) Culture is unique to each individual in a society.
• D) Culture is time-bound.
• E) Culture is acquired, that is, it is learned.

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Definitions:

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