Thomas Wiegler,a German businessman,decided to meet one of his clients in the latter's office in Abu Dhabi.He was frustrated to find that after an initial warm greeting,his client continued to deal with the continuous stream of visitors flowing in and out of his office.Thomas concluded that he was not being given the dedicated attention he deserved.Thomas closely identifies with ________ cultural values.

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Thomas Wiegler's frustration with not receiving dedicated attention indicates that he values monochronic cultural values, which prioritize punctuality and a focus on one task at a time. In contrast, high-context cultures may value multitasking and interruptions as a way to build relationships and show respect for others. Polychronic cultures also value multiple tasks at the same time, but they do not necessarily prioritize punctuality. Low-context and xenocentric do not relate to this scenario.

Thomas Wiegler,a German Businessman,decided to Meet One of His Clients