What are four major distinctions among cultures, and how does the United States rank for each?

What will be an ideal response?


Masculine versus feminine cultures. The U.S. is masculine.
High-context versus low-context. The U.S. is low-context.
High-power-distance versus low-power-distance. The U.S. is low-power-distance.
Individualistic versus collectivist. The U.S. is individualistic.
Long-term versus short-term. The U.S. is less long-term than most countries and also referred to as a short-term culture further down on the same page.
Indulgence versus restraint: U.S. is more indulgent.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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