LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
ETHNOCENTRISM AND CULTURAL RELATIVISM
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Question
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Which of the following statements does not show ethnocentrism?
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Using chopsticks at every meal is a waste of time. You should just use a fork.
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Some cultures will eat with their hands.
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Why does their food smell so bad?
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I can not believe that they eat insects. That is so gross.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one’s own culture and way of life are superior to others.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option c. An American manager criticizes the cultural practices of Saudi Arabia when he is sent there on business because it differs from his cultural norms. The definition of ethnocentrism is considering one’s culture and ethnicity above others.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is true about ethnocentrism? Ethnocentrism makes you a better cross-cultural communicator. Ethnocentrism is the tendency to prefer the ideas of a culture other than one’s own. Ethnocentrism can be avoided by being sensitive to the various dimensions of cultural differences.
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