Question

In Arab countries, business executives will often digress from the primary purpose of the meeting, then eventually return to the topic initially discussed. This is an example of cultural _____. a. aesthetics b. manners and customs c. attitudes d. outlooks e. social institutions

Answer 1

I would say that the fact that in Arab countries business executives will often digress from the primary purpose of the meeting, and then eventually return to the topic initially discussed is an example of cultural manners and customs. The correct answer is b.

Step-by-step explanation:

I choose this option because, in business, we find prepared and very professional people. It is very unlikely for them to act without taking into consideration that they are doing business. They probably have all this in mind and often digress from the primary purpose because they have that custom and manner, but know effectively that it won't affect the meeting or their business goals. I would say that it just has to do with cultural customs, ways of facing meeting, trying to make them more distended, and sociable.

Answer 2

Answer is b. manners and customs

Step-by-step explanation:

Within the arab culture it is often considered as not polite to initially give a straight, affirmative or comfirmative answer when invited to a social event. This can be extended to the business-related area, in which the would usually talk about different, unrelated subjetcs to make themselves (and possibly their business associates too) feel more comfortable.