Answers need to relate to the Grid. The main point is that all behaviors are learned and displayed in a cultural context, and that for them to be properly understood we need to refer to the context. Answers should also point to the fact that individual’s behavior taken by itself do not communicate a message until is interpreted through the appropriate cultural context. Therefore, cultural conflict can occur when others do not appropriately interpret someone’s behavior in its context. Misunderstanding may occur when the focus is on the behavior out of context.

a. People need cooperation of others to achieve goals.
b. People can participate in a process involving conflict.
c. Conflict allows the discussion of metaphors.
d. People are required to discuss conflict in front of other people.

a. People need cooperation of others to achieve goals.