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Passage 1: Japanese Culture In Japan, people think it's important to work together and agree on decisions. This means they like everyone in a group to be happy and agree on things. They talk a lot to make sure everyone agrees, even if it takes a long time. When they talk, they often use hints instead of saying things directly to avoid making others uncomfortable. Also, they care a lot about not embarrassing others, so they avoid saying bad things about someone in public.

Passage 2: American Culture In America, people think it's important to be independent and speak up for themselves. They like it when individuals do well and achieve their goals. In business, decisions are made quickly to save time, and people say exactly what they mean without any hidden messages. They also believe in giving feedback to help others improve, even though it can sometimes be hard to accept.

Questions:

  1. What's important in Japan when making decisions?

  2. How do people in Japan like everyone in a group to feel?

  3. What do people in Japan use when talking to avoid making others uncomfortable?

  4. Why do people in Japan avoid saying bad things about someone in public?

  5. What's important in America according to the passage?

  6. How are decisions made in American business settings?

  7. What do people in America say without any hidden messages?

  8. What do people in America believe in giving to help others improve?

  9. Why can it sometimes be hard to accept feedback in America?

  10. How are the approaches to decision-making different between Japan and America?

 

answers

  1. In Japan, it's important to work together and agree on decisions.
  2. People in Japan like everyone in a group to feel happy and agree.
  3. They use hints when talking to avoid making others uncomfortable.
  4. They avoid saying bad things about someone in public to prevent embarrassment.
  5. In America, independence and speaking up for oneself are important.
  6. Decisions in American business settings are made quickly to save time.
  7. People in America say exactly what they mean without hidden messages.
  8. People in America believe in giving feedback to help others improve.
  9. It can be hard to accept feedback because it may be direct or critical.
  10. In Japan, decisions are made slowly with consensus, while in America, decisions are made quickly and directly.