Cultural Perspectives on Apologies

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According to the survey, which group of students was more likely to believe that an apology directly signifies guilt or admitting fault?

  • Neither American nor Japanese students
  • Japanese students
  • American students (correct)
  • Both American and Japanese students

What was the average number of apologies reported by Japanese students in the previous week?

  • 15.23 apologies
  • 4.51 apologies
  • 11.05 apologies (correct)
  • 7.78 apologies

Why do Japanese students tend to apologize more frequently, even if not individually accountable for a particular incident?

  • They view apologies as a way to show empathy and maintain harmony (correct)
  • They view apologies as a way to avoid punishment
  • They view apologies as a way to show guilt
  • They view apologies as a way to shift blame

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