Keiko, who grew up in Japan, and Wahid, who grew up in Egypt, met and married in the United States. They have decided to stay in the United States and "become American" rather than negotiate the differences between their two cultures. Keiki and Wahid are most likely using the _____ style of interaction.

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Obliteration refers to the process where individuals or groups abandon their original cultural practices and adopt entirely new ones, often in the context of merging into a different culture. In this scenario, Keiko and Wahid are choosing to adopt a new cultural identity ("become American") rather than blending or negotiating between their original cultures, which aligns with the concept of obliteration.

Keiko, Who Grew Up in Japan, and Wahid, Who Grew