Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Cultural Apologizing Is True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural apologizing is true?

A) Western cultures assume that apologies are ways of expressing regret.
B) Group-oriented cultures assume that apologies are a way to take responsibility for mistakes.
C) The reactions to apologies are deeply tied to culture.
D) Cultural differences in interpreting apologies are relevant mainly in social situations.
E) Cross-cultural apologizing rarely applies to international businesses based in the United States.