Ian is meeting with a cross-functional group that spans several departments and several countries. He begins the meeting by asking how everyone's week went. Most members respond warmly to the question, but much to Ian's surprise, one team member would only respond by saying, "it was good." What cultural difference in relationships is at work?

a. Universalism versus particularism
b. Individualism versus collectivism
c. Neutral versus emotional
d. Specific versus diffuse


d. Specific versus diffuse

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