American hamburgers, Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, Mexican tacos, and Middle Eastern pita bread are now commonly found in most countries.This best supports the argument that ________.

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The presence of diverse foods from different cultures in most countries suggests that cultural hybridization is occurring. This implies that there is a blending of cultural elements that result in hybrid culture rather than cultural imperialism. It also does not necessarily imply that societal values are being homogenized, as the specific cultural elements being blended may retain those values. Additionally, the presence of these foods does not necessarily fulfill lower order needs in Maslow's hierarchy, as food can serve higher order needs as well (e.g. socialization, self-expression).

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