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According to the text, why was Kwang shocked when he first came to the Netherlands?
According to the text, why was Kwang shocked when he first came to the Netherlands?
- The Dutch culture is very direct
- The Dutch don't like giving criticism
- The Dutch are rude and arrogant
- The Dutch give direct negative feedback (correct)
What did Kwang's Korean friend advise him to do in response to the Dutch culture?
What did Kwang's Korean friend advise him to do in response to the Dutch culture?
- Adapt to the Dutch culture
- Avoid interacting with the Dutch
- Give direct negative feedback back to the Dutch (correct)
- Ignore the direct criticism
What were the consequences of Kwang not understanding the subtleties of appropriate behavior in the Netherlands?
What were the consequences of Kwang not understanding the subtleties of appropriate behavior in the Netherlands?
- He built strong relationships
- He alienated his colleagues (correct)
- He became popular among his colleagues
- He became highly respected
What advice does the text give for working with cultures from quadrant A?
What advice does the text give for working with cultures from quadrant A?
What does the text say about the direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What does the text say about the direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What is the main message of the text?
What is the main message of the text?
What was one of the reasons why Kwang went too far in his behavior?
What was one of the reasons why Kwang went too far in his behavior?
What did Kwang's reputation become as a result of his behavior?
What did Kwang's reputation become as a result of his behavior?
What is the suggested approach for handling direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What is the suggested approach for handling direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What is the risk of trying to handle direct criticism like cultures in quadrant A?
What is the risk of trying to handle direct criticism like cultures in quadrant A?
According to the text, why did Kwang alienate his colleagues and sabotage his relationships?
According to the text, why did Kwang alienate his colleagues and sabotage his relationships?
According to the text, why was Kwang shocked when he first came to the Netherlands?
According to the text, why was Kwang shocked when he first came to the Netherlands?
What did Kwang's Korean friend advise him to do in response to the Dutch culture?
What did Kwang's Korean friend advise him to do in response to the Dutch culture?
What is the suggested approach for handling direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What is the suggested approach for handling direct criticism from cultures in quadrant A?
What were the consequences of Kwang not understanding the subtleties of appropriate behavior in the Netherlands?
What were the consequences of Kwang not understanding the subtleties of appropriate behavior in the Netherlands?
What is the risk of trying to handle direct criticism like cultures in quadrant A?
What is the risk of trying to handle direct criticism like cultures in quadrant A?
What did Kwang's reputation become as a result of his behavior?
What did Kwang's reputation become as a result of his behavior?
What is the main message of the text?
What is the main message of the text?
What advice does the text give for working with cultures from quadrant A?
What advice does the text give for working with cultures from quadrant A?
What was one of the reasons why Kwang went too far in his behavior?
What was one of the reasons why Kwang went too far in his behavior?
