Josh, a tourist from the United States, goes on a five-day trip to Japan.Apart from learning their rich history and heritage, he notices that people do not shake hands, but bow to each other.He is most likely to conclude that the Japanese have a ________.
A)low-context culture
B)monotheistic culture
C)polychronic culture
D)low-contact culture

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The fact that people in Japan do not shake hands but rather bow to each other indicates that Japan has a low-contact culture. This means that they do not value physical contact as much as other cultures and prefer to show respect in more subtle ways.

Josh, a Tourist from the United States, Goes on a Five-Day