In cultures where status distinctions are important, leaders would be well advised to treat individuals with heightened status with more respect than they might do in a u. s. context.

High‑power distance

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with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.