Cultures can have different styles of communication. For example, the "bicycle wheel" or "web" speech pattern in Africa would indicate that communication flows from the center to 'connect' all of the spokes to the tire or "catch" all of the strands of the web so that they bind together. This analogy could be representative of the ______________ dimension.
A) Constraint
B) Femininity
C) Collectivist
D) Particularistic

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The "bicycle wheel" or "web" communication pattern is indicative of a collectivist culture, where communication is seen as a way to connect and bring people together. The other dimensions listed (constraint, femininity, particularistic) do not directly relate to this communication style.

Cultures Can Have Different Styles of Communication