In the story "They Don't Mean It!" how did Mary's dialogue with Kim help Kim understand Chinese culture? O

A. Mary gave Kim examples of how Chinese parents talk about their children.

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B. Mary told Kim to criticize her mother's cooking so she would understand.

C. Mary had Kim over for dinner often so she could see for herself.

D. Mary helped Kim in school so she could understand.

Mary's dialogue with Kim helped Kim understand Chinese culture because:

A. Mary gave Kim examples of how Chinese parents talk about their children.

Explanation:

"They Don't Mean It!" is a short story by Lensey Namioka.

Mary, whose name is actually Yingmei, is a Chinese immigrant living in the U.S. Her best friend Kim is shocked after attending a dinner party at Mary's house. She hears Mary's parents saying bad things about each other and their children, not accepting the compliments the guests are giving them. When she expresses her surprise, Kim is told that is just the way Chinese parents behave.

In her dialogue with Kim, Mary explains that, in Chinese culture, parents avoid complimenting their children in public. The same goes for husbands and wives. They believe this is the same as bragging, and that doing it may even attract bad luck. It is a bit difficult for Kim to understand such a custom. Being an American, she thinks bragging refers simply to complimenting yourself.

the author develops a cold, and scared tone. making the reader shudder with fear, and suddenly become cold. i'm guessing that he's writing a scary novel, or maybe about a chilly december night.

heylo !

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