下面这段文章存在这一个什么文化差异呢?whatculturaldifferencesmadetheinvolvedpartiesbehaveinthisway?Whatnormativeculturalattributescausedthecross-culturalclash?MaDan(马丹)andMichaelareclassmatesintheStates.

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下面这段文章存在这一个什么文化差异呢?
what cultural differences made the involved parties behave in this way?What normative cultural attributes caused the cross-cultural clash?
Ma Dan (马丹) and Michael are classmates in the States.It is only one week before the submission date for a term paper for their class.Unfortunately,Ma’s computer broke down at this critical time.In order to hand in the paper on time,Ma Dan decided to borrow Michael’s computer for only one day to finish her typing.In order to get an easy “yes” from him,Ma Dan treated Michael to a pizza lunch at Pizza Hut,an expensive eating-place for students like them.At the end of the lunch,Ma Dan asked Michael for a favor:“Michael,my computer broke down recently.But you know we have to hand in our term paper on time.I wonder if I could borrow your computer this weekend.We are friends,aren’t we?” To her astonishment,Michael replied,“Yes,we are friends,Dan.But I’m afraid I’ve got a lot of things I need to type up every day during these days.I cannot afford to let it go even for a day.I hope I could help you in other ways.” Ma Dan was puzzled and thought:“are we really friends?”

Answer 1

中国人认为朋友就该无私帮忙
但美国人认为帮忙可以,但不能有损自身利益