The Korean use of "our" (e.g., our mother)and the use of "my" (e.g., my mother)in the United States suggests that
A)people everywhere value their mothers.
B)people see the world through the language(s)they have learned.
C)Koreans value the individual over the group.
D)language is universal.

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The use of "our" in Korean and "my" in the United States to refer to family members reflects how language shapes and reflects cultural perspectives on individualism and collectivism. In Korea, the use of "our" emphasizes community and collective identity, while the use of "my" in the United States reflects a more individualistic culture. This illustrates the concept that people perceive and interpret the world through the linguistic frameworks available to them.

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