Which of the following statements regarding national stereotypes is true?
A) Americans are the best negotiators because they will spend days trying to get to know their opponents.
B) The image of the cowboy used as a cultural stereotype reflects the organizational loyalty of the Americans.
C) Negotiations are conducted between people rather than national stereotypes.
D) The Japanese are the worst negotiators because they think everything works in foreign countries as it does in Japan.
E) The fierce, samurai-warrior stereotyped image of the Japanese embodies their brand of competitiveness.

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Contrary to popular perception, there are many Americans who are excellent international negotiators and some Japanese who are ineffective. The point is that negotiations are not conducted between national stereotypes; negotiations are conducted between people, and cultural factors often make huge differences.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding National Stereotypes Is True