Peter is a German engineer working in Italy. He often complains that Italians do not have the efficiency or punctuality of Germans. What characteristic is Peter displaying?
A)individualism
B)centralism
C)uncertainty avoidance
D)ethnocentrism
E)hypocrisy

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Peter is displaying ethnocentrism, which is the tendency to judge other cultures based on the standards and values of one's own culture. He is comparing Italians to Germans and finding them lacking, which is a display of bias and a lack of understanding or respect for cultural differences.

Peter Is a German Engineer Working in Italy