Answer this question with the appropriate culture (US Americans, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Indians) followed by the appropriate pole of a cultural dimension. In general, the [BLANK-1]  usually express the group opinion, tatamae, although it may differ from what they really think, honne.  In this culture, the failure to observe honne and tatemae shows insensitivity and selfishness. As a result, it is during the silent intervals that real communication takes place.  Thus, this culture provides a good example of a [BLANK-2]. 

Answer this question with the appropriate pole of a cultural orientation. [BLANK-1] cultures tend to enforce strict norms regulating the gratification of human desire. As such, there tends to be a lower percentage of very happy people, a greater perception of helplessness, and more cynicism. An example of this type of country is Japan.

The first time Kevin tried to ride a motorcycle, he crashed into a fence.

Use “in spite of” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below: (the dark clouds) + (we went to the beach)

Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below: (a good connection) + (he couldn’t call his friend)

Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. When typing  your answers below, make sure to use the correct punctuation and capitalization rules. YOU SEE: Use “in spite of” to combine to parts in parenthesis: (I am still hungry) + (I had a big meal)YOU TYPE: I am still hungry in spite of the fact that I had a big meal. OR I am still hungry despite the fact that I had a big meal.  YOU SEE: Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. (a migraine) + (I still went to work) YOU TYPE: Despite a migraine, I still went to work.    1. Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below:  (we went to the beach) + (the dark clouds)

Choose the sentence with an adverb clause. If all sentences have an adverb clause, choose “all of the above.” If none of the sentences contain an adverb clause, choose “none of the above. 

The poet Branz, who was born in the United States, became a spy.

Children should use car safety seats until they are four years old.

Because that waitress was very good, we gave her a big tip.