Jerry is visiting China for the first time. Jerry only speaks English and feels uncomfortable about the idea of visiting rural areas where they mostly speak Mandarin. Nevertheless, Jerry decides to visit a small village outside of the city. When visiting the village, Jerry avoids interacting with anyone directly unless they speak English. Jerry goes back to the city feeling bored and unfulfilled by the time he spent in the village. What likely prevented Jerry from having a more positive experience?

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Maynard

13 December, 10:14

Jerry is visiting China for the first time. Jerry only speaks English and feels uncomfortable about the idea of visiting rural areas where they mostly speak Mandarin. Nevertheless, Jerry decides to visit a small village outside of the city. When visiting the village, Jerry avoids interacting with anyone directly unless they speak English. Jerry goes back to the city feeling bored and unfulfilled by the time he spent in the village. What likely prevented Jerry from having a more positive experience?

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Jane Haynes · Answer 1

Answer: Jerry was behaving in ethnocentric manner

Explanation:

Ethnocentric manner is the way through which a person tends to evaluate other cultures and practices as per standards and values of their own culture. They usually have low respect and understanding towards other culture.

According to the question, Jerry was ethnocentric due to which he did not have positive experience while visiting small villages that are located outside the city. He judged their culture as per his own cultural standards and thus, got bored.