Power distance can be defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is【B1】______unequally. It is【B2】______in the values of both the less powerful and more powerful members of society. The high power distance cultures are those that power is【B3】______in the hand of a few. However, in the low power distance culture power is more【B4】______held by the ordinary【B5】______ . In high power distance cultures, everyone has his or her rightful place in a social hierarchy(等级), and as result acceptance and giving of authority is something that comes【B6】______ . In cultures scoring lower on the power distance index, authority can have a【B7】______implication, as focus is on equality in rights and opportunity, and【B8】______is highly valued. 【B9】______. People rely more on symbols of power, for example titles signifying statuses, such as Dr. .Professor, Chef and Inspector, are more important than in low power distance cultures. In high power distance cultures, older people are important because of respect for old age.【B10】______; older people try to look younger. The degree of power distance tends to decrease with the increased levels of education.【B11】______ , but relative differences between countries are not expected to change.1、【B1】2、【B2】3、【B3】4、【B4】5、【B5】6、【B6】7、【B7】8、【B8】9、【B9】10、【B10】11、【B11】