which culture place the greatest value on self-disclosure?
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c-individually based cultures ( America)
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Knowledge of the Self.
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Personal- What is the one thing you most want your friends to understand about you?\n\nMass Media Culture- Are media images making our society more violent, or are they simply reflecting society?\n\nSocial/Political- Which is a more critical issue- terrorism or environmental sustainability?
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Not really. I think that there is a difference between giving half truth or lieing though. I think most of the time people lie because they do not want to hurt others. But what they do not realize is that the other person will usually find out that they were lied to and that hurts a lot worse then the truth.\nIt is best to tell the truth and just get it over with no matter how hard it is to say. Even if you half it or sugar coat it. At least be honest. And you have to be honest with yourself too before you can be honest with someone else. And being true to yourself is one of the most important qualities a person can have.\nI have taught my daughter I would rather her tell me the truth and she will get in less trouble then that than if she lies and I find out she is lying.
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Yes.  Here's why:  when in a social situation it is every participant's responsibility to ensure that all of the participants can enjoy the highest amount of value from the experience.  Speaking a language that you know some of the others don't understand (unless you're explaining stuff about it to them) ensures that those people experience significantly diminished value.
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Honesty-first and foremost\n\nIf someone knows you're not honest, being considerate of their feelings wouldn't mean all that much, would it?\n\nIf you are always honest, you may still respectively share your opinion without inflicting harm-and the person will know they've received the truth from you.\n\nI'd rather be trusted and respected for that than known as the 'yes guy' (or girl)\n:)
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Not particularly .. there are many stories of people who shut themselves away to find their "inner self". Monks and hermits have done this forever. However, knowing yourself is one thing but discovering how one fits into society and what ones true place is in the universe requires deep contact with others.
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The more you learn about everything, the more you can see ways that relate to your own life and your own choices.  \n\nFor example, if you know about other cultures and societies, you will know why some people from that culture act the way they do and you will be able to treat them appropriately.  If you become a worker or manager, you will understand why they behave differently from their colleagues.  \n\nIt's also helpful when traveling.  That way you don't do stupid things when you are making your way in THEIR country or culture.\n\nThe more you know, the better.
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I think it's because people are basically egocentric.  Also self-preservation is rather high on the list of the instincts.
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Honesty is definitly the key! And don't be afraid to be yourself they'll either love it or hate it but they will respect it!
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Honesty...the person must be honest and let me be my honest self....trust,truth.......
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Yes my friend Honesty is very much alive in this selfish world !!\n   A bit difficult to understand this fact....i am not being hyperbolic but to tell u v all live different lives and our lives r so busy and ignorant, we are accustomed to listening to people speak  lies almost every day, yes we sometimes also do speak lies, now at this moment of time, if u meet a person who tells u the truth u always start spying on that person !!I because its all our mindsets that sets us to think that there is no honesty in this world and that no one is honest!!\nwe fail to recognize that person through observation, behavior,speech eye contact, body Language and other such aspects which show the level of honesty in that person!!\nSo ...I think its time to look around I think u should find people who are quite Honest!!
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not every ones personality clicks. however, we don't have to please everybody because we cant! however, it is good to be sosociable with all people! a simple hello, a smile. or a thank you if we are in a store . so if people act differently its them not you or i.  we all should try to get along as far as we can. if we cant then move on. history, culture, whatever the case may be we all should have a conscience!! we all know right from wrong and good and bad. god made us that way!!! so if people act differently its not you or i its them! i hope you see my  point on this matter. and yes every culture has their own beliefs .  and their own ways.that does not mean they have to be rude or unsocialable  people talk different languages. so we all don't talk different languages however its good to take a foreign language. it can be very use full. i took french, and Spanish. that way i can talk to other people and make friends. like i said some are sociable some are not. i just move on. shake the dust off my feet. its their loss. maybe our gain. thank you Kat
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I agree with you. The academics here in the U.S are still studying with a viewpoint of "us vs. them". Occidental vs. oriental etc. Its really a 17th century phenomenon that needs to stop. Look at china, singapore, hongkong, japan, etc all of them have almost the same living standard than most of americans. But we regard our opinion as somewhat higher or better or cleverer even before we let them speak. Its tautology at its best!\np.s: Thanks for asking good questions. \n:)
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business culture, religious cultures, popular culture, high culture, ethnic cultures, etc...
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you only tell someone really personal things when you feel most comfortable and really trust them. otherwise keep it to yrself. read tips on love and relationships to help you more on this site
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I prefer to be truthful. I find myself embellishing stories sometimes, and when I realize that I am doing it (sometimes it just comes out!!) i catch myself and rephrase it to be more honest. I want to be someone who people believe they can trust in, so I speak the truth.