Parents in individualistic cultures (e.g., the US) encourage the ____ style, while parents in collectivistic cultures (e.g., Japan) encourage the _____ style.

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In individualistic cultures, parents encourage their children to express themselves and be independent, hence they encourage the expressive style. In contrast, collectivistic cultures value group harmony and social order, hence parents encourage the referential style which emphasizes interpersonal relationships and the ability to read nonverbal cues.

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