The Concept of Self

1 - C :	Giving your name would be more individualist.
2 - I :	A cocktail party means, generally, superficial contact with a lot of people; collectivists associate intensely with a few people.
3 - C :	Within a group, collectivists stick together; vis-à-vis other groups, they can be very competitive.
4 - I :	This singles out an individual.
5 - C :	In the sense that older, senior people are listened to, and they tend to be more traditional.
6 - I :	Rewards are based on what you do, not who you are, which is more collectivist.
7 - I :	Contracts keep people honest; collectivists know people will be honest or they will get booted out of the group.
8 - I :	Individuals need their independence.
9 - I :	There is no loyalty to the organization (the collective).
10 - I :	Collectivists shun conflict because it could damage harmony.
11 - C :	People are defined by the groups to which they belong.
12 - I :	Long-term relationships tie the individual down; also, individualists move a lot and are less loyal to a place.
13 - I :	Collectivists prefer self-effacement.
14 - C :	Saving face maintains harmony, the glue that keeps the group together.
15 - I :	This fosters independence and taking responsibility for one’s self.
16 - I :	Individualists tend towards “Self-help” instead of "help-others" books.
17 - C :	No one feels left out, as opposed to majority rules, which leaves the minority out.
18 - C :	The need to be more specific about relationships is more important to collectivists.
19 - C :	These keep the group (your family) happy, which, in turn, keeps you happy.
20 - C :	Collectivists would provide for everyone, and then expect, in turn, to be provided for later.

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