When an American businessperson greets a Japanese businessperson with a handshake, and the Japanese businessperson expects to bow, that is an example of ______.

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This scenario is an example of a clash of cultures, where the greeting customs of two different cultures (American handshake vs. Japanese bow) do not align, leading to a potential misunderstanding or awkwardness.

When an American Businessperson Greets a Japanese Businessperson with a Handshake