Japanese culture tends to value silence in communication because:
A) it clearly symbolizes that the listener disagrees without actually saying so.
B) it provides the opportunity to demonstrate empathy.
C) it preserves harmony.
D) it preserves harmony AND communicates disagreement.
E) it preserves harmony and demonstrates empathy.

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Japanese culture values silence as it helps maintain social harmony and demonstrates empathy by allowing individuals to understand and connect with others' feelings without the need for words.

Japanese Culture Tends to Value Silence in Communication Because