Because Eastern cultures tend to value __________, there is more effort devoted to __________.
A) social comparison; avoiding public embarrassment
B) interdependence; engaging in social comparison
C) interdependence; avoiding public embarrassment
D) saving face; social comparison

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Eastern cultures tend to value interdependence, meaning they prioritize the community over individual needs. Therefore, avoiding public embarrassment is an important consideration. Conversely, social comparison is more common in individualistic societies, where self-promotion is encouraged. Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect. Choice B is partially correct in acknowledging the value of interdependence but is contradictory in suggesting that social comparison is prioritized.

Because Eastern Cultures Tend to Value __________, There Is More