When Mr.Thompson lived overseas for a year,he was very surprised at how much respect he received from people simply because he was an older person.His sense of surprise suggests that he had NOT previously lived in a culture characterized by

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In collectivistic cultures, older individuals are often respected and valued for their wisdom and experience. Mr. Thompson's surprise at being respected simply for his age suggests that he did not previously live in a collectivistic culture where this is the norm. Introversion, extraversion, and individualism do not necessarily have a direct correlation to how older individuals are viewed in a culture.

When MrThompson Lived Overseas for a Year,he Was Very Surprised at at How