Ming has immigrated to Canada from South Korea and is enrolled in a college nursing program. She experiences very high levels of anxiety about speaking out in comparison to her fellow students who were born and raised in Canada. Why does Ming experience this anxiety?
A)Shyness is a problem in Asian countries.
B)Assertiveness has not been taught effectively in Asian countries.
C)Blending in with the group is valued in Asian countries.
D)Children are not taught public speaking in Asian countries.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In many Asian cultures, blending in with the group and avoiding conflict or standing out is highly valued. This can lead to anxiety around speaking out or being assertive, as it goes against cultural norms. It is not necessarily a matter of shyness or lack of public speaking education.

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