T/F 13. We learned that Japanese managers and workers take their vacations far more seriously than in the U.S. Time off means that during holiday Japanese employees expect to remain separate, apart and not in communication with their company. 14. We learned that U.S. managers are more indirect and Chinese are more direct in their communication and deal making. In addition, Chinese are more loyal to their work tasks and the results of their labor while Americans are more loyal to their bosses. 15. We learned that treatment and status of women in the workplace is approximately equal or the same between U.S., U.K. German, Italian, Chinese, Dutch and Mexican companies. 16. According to Meyer, Dutch leaders are primarily facilitators and exhibit little direct authority or power over students or employees. 17. Indulgence versus restraint is a dimension of cross cultural study introduced by Trompenaars. Indulgence is exemplified in Mexico and restraint in the German workplace. 18. Countries ranked highest in indulgence include Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Nigeria