People in this country tend to place a high value on protecting the environment. While they enjoy certain products imported from other countries, when it comes to food and drink, they prefer domestic brands. They consider it inappropriate to smile at strangers, and they value the freedom to engage in whatever relationships they want with coworkers outside of work.

A U$.$S$.$ store opens in this country and exhibits the following characteristics. Which of these characteristics will be problematic for the success of the store? Check all that apply.

A policy forbidding employees from dating each other

A wide selection of environmentally safe cleaning products

A friendliness policy encouraging employees to smile at customers

A beer and wine selection primarily made up of U$.$S$.$ brands

Plastic bags

Which of the following will be needed to adapt to the changing landscape of business in the United States? Check all that apply.

Growing minority population

Improved intercultural communication skills

Identification of specific geographic population centers