While visiting Vietnam,Lan checks himself before making harsh judgments about Vietnamese culture and alternately examines a multitude of reasons behind the behaviors he observed.What intercultural competence strategy is Lan demonstrating?

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Lan is demonstrating attributional complexity by actively trying to understand the reasoning behind Vietnamese culture and not making quick judgments based on his own cultural background. He is examining multiple reasons for behaviors he observes without automatically attributing them to a negative stereotype or bias (ethnocentrism). He is also not trying to persuade anyone through communication tactics (rhetorical messages) and there is no mention of ethics playing a role in his actions. He is demonstrating a desire to understand and appreciate other cultures (world-mindedness), but this is not the primary strategy he is using in this scenario.

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