A young Anglo American man and his foreign-born wife go out to dinner with his parents. The young man criticizes his father for being rude to the waitress, but later, the young man's wife says he should be ashamed for chastising his own father. It is likely that the young woman is from a(n) ______ culture.

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The young woman's perspective suggests a cultural value of respecting authority figures and maintaining hierarchical relationships, which is characteristic of high-power-distance cultures. These cultures emphasize respect for elders and authority, and challenging a parent or elder in public would be seen as disrespectful.

A Young Anglo American Man and His Foreign-Born Wife Go