Personal confrontations, emotional displays, and humor are more likely to be accepted in which cultures?
A) Ascription-oriented versus achievement-oriented
B) Universalism versus particularism
C) Affective versus neutral
D) Specificity versus diffuseness

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Affective cultures place a greater emphasis on emotions and personal feelings in communication, while neutral cultures value restraint and detachment. Personal confrontations and emotional displays are more likely to be accepted in affective cultures. Humor can also be used more freely in affective cultures as a way to diffuse tension and build connections.

Personal Confrontations, Emotional Displays, and Humor Are More Likely to Be