One model of culture is based on a tripartite model of three cultural prototypes: face,dignity,and honor.People in high ________ cultures seek to maintain group harmony and not insult others.Communication in these cultures is highly context dependent,meaning that people do not bluntly make requests or demands,but rather signal information subtly.
A)relational
B)face
C)dignity
D)honor

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The description given in the passage about seeking to maintain group harmony, subtle communication, and context-dependent communication all point to cultures that prioritize face and dignity. Honor cultures, on the other hand, tend to prioritize individual reputation and respect, and may use more direct communication styles. Therefore, option A) relational, which is not one of the three cultural prototypes mentioned in the passage, and option D) honor, which does not align with the described communication style, can be eliminated.

One Model of Culture Is Based on a Tripartite Model