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ion, although they often divide it into shortterm goals.( 1 分 ) People in the United States do not agree about whether humans are naturally good, bad, or a mixture of both. ( 1分 ) However, two beliefs related to human nature—rationality and mutability are still believed by many in the United States. One of the most fundamental beliefs of people is individualism. ( 1分 ) Associated with this belief are the ideas of selfmotivation, petition, and responsibility for one’s own actions. People in the United States also have an unshakable belief in equality. They do not believe that everyone is the same, but they do believe that everyone does or should have the same opportunities as everyone else. Last, people in the United States are conformist—it is important to stay in touch with the latest fashion in hair, clothing, and so forth. 3 Cultures in which little of the meaning is determined by the message is encoded in the explicit code are labeled lowcontext. ( 分 )