Asked by oluwatosin babalola on Jun 26, 2024

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Which of the following examples would most likely offend the residents of a foreign country?

A) Juanita expects the people of Germany to use the U.S. measurement system when talking to her.
B) Bob asks Italians why the leaning tower of Pisa leans.
C) Victoria tries out her limited Spanish to get directions to a museum in Madrid.
D) Mehmet asks a British guide what Stonehenge was used for.
E) Hina uses a guidebook to get around Paris.

Measurement System

A comprehensive set of instruments, standards, and rules for quantifying physical quantities or dimensions.

Leaning Tower

Referring usually to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a famous architectural landmark in Italy known for its unintended tilt.

Stonehenge

A prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones, believed to have been constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.

  • Acknowledge the criticality of evading cultural disrespect to forestall upsetting individuals from diverse countries.
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Nazia HicksJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Expecting residents of a foreign country to adapt to one's own country's measurement system (or any other local custom) instead of trying to adapt to the local customs oneself can be seen as culturally insensitive and may offend the residents.