Question

Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
a.
“Why won’t you look me in the eye when I am talking to you!”
b.
“Wow, that is so interesting! I’ve never been Peru; it sounds really cool!”
c.
“I’m learning French in school. It’s hard, but I think it’s worth the effort!”
d.
“Someday, I hope to travel to Africa. I’ve learned about Africa in history and I think it would be interesting to visit.”

Answer 1

a.  “Why won’t you look me in the eye when I am talking to you!”

Answer 2

Answer:

  B. Wow, that is so interesting! I´ve never been Peru; it sounds really cool!"

Explanation:

  Ethnocentrism is the act of judging another culture based on preconceptions based on the values of one´s own culture.

  In the sentence above the speaker is talking about Peru although he had never been in there.

  I hope this answer helps you.