Discover New Words Quiz 8
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A lack of awareness about these nuances in cultural perceptions of time can cause serious problems when it comes to cross-cultural communication and coordination in diplomacy and business. The word nuances means…
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The former conceives of time in terms of fixed units that structure everyday life, while the latter has a more fluid conception which does not demand strict adherence to timetables. The expression strict adherence means…
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It is likely that the importance placed on time management in the U.S. is directly linked to the materialistic orientation of its mainstream culture, and has its roots in the pursuit of the ‘American Dream.’ The word mainstream means…
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The merits of the polychronic perspective include stronger interpersonal ties and a more relaxed lifestyle, but the trade-off is that progress may be sluggish. The word sluggish means…
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In today’s globalized world, it remains to be seen whether one of these perspectives will prevail over the other or whether they will converge at some point in the future. The word converge means…
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