In some countries, such as South Korea, it is very important for men to know the age of other men because age is associated with higher status and power. So it is not unusual for one man to ask another his age if it is not readily obvious who is older so that proper deference can be shown to the older of the two. Based on this information, South Korea would be classified as a high _____ culture.

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South Korea's high value on knowing age for power and status indicates a high power distance culture, where social hierarchy is respected and maintained.

In Some Countries, Such as South Korea, It Is Very