... way From the earliest age, Americans are taught to “say what we mean and mean what we say.” As children, we are taught to speak up in class, to look people in the eye to show we are honest, and ... possible to make reasonably accurate statements (generalizations) about the values of a particular culture For example, it’s probably fair to say that Asians generally value respect, formality, status, ... calling attention to oneself and on harmony and group cohesiveness has made Japan a manufacturing leader We are culturally groomed to think and behave in certain ways from the time we are babies,...