An Asian Family Whose Relatives Emigrated Four Generations Ago Has

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Multiple Choice

An Asian family whose relatives emigrated four generations ago has three children.The oldest son,George,is in medical school.Susan is a concert pianist at the age of 21.Fred is a second-year business student.This family is likely to exhibit which of the following Asian American buying patterns?

• A)non-assimilated,yet celebrating their culture by purchasing authentic Asian goods
• B)assimilated,exhibiting buying patterns very much like other typical American consumers
• C)assimilated,yet celebrating their culture by seeking traditional Asian occupations
• D)non-assimilated,because of the inherent diversity of Asian subcultures that transcends generations
• E)non-assimilated,exhibiting buying patterns very much like other typical American consumers

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