In the Vietnamese culture, individuals may focus on wishes and memories of their ancestors and look to them to provide direction for current situations. Which of the following types of cultural variations is being demonstrated?
a. Communication
b. Personal space
c. Social organization
d. Perception of time
ANS: D
Perception of time is the duration or period between successive events, where some cultures as-sign greater or lesser emphasis to events that occur in the past, present, or future. Communication is the means by which culture is shared (verbal and nonverbal). Personal space is the physical distance between two individuals during an interaction. Social organization refers to the way in which a cultural group structures itself around the family to carry out role functions.
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