Question

Which of the following demonstrates the confusion that at times can arise for individuals living in two distinct cultures? A. When Vincent refuses to throw away his chess set. B. When Waverly thinks Santa is trying to trick her by asking her age. C. When Waverly is reprimanded for whining in the store. D. When the family calls Waverly MeiMei instead of her American name.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (B)

Answer 2

Answer:

B. When Waverly thinks Santa is trying to trick her by asking her age.

Explanation:

This is the example that best illustrates how confusion can arise for individuals that live in two different cultures. Waverly, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, is heir to two different cultures. On the one hand, she lives in a Chinese environment at home. However, she is also an American when she is out. This is evident when Waverly believes Santa is tricking her by asking her age.