The mistake that Larry is making is applying a cultural stereotype as a fixed rule before getting to know an individual.
What are cultural stereotypes?
- These refer to thoughts about a society and culture by others.
- It shows how people view those of a certain culture often without proof.
Larry is assuming that the stereotype of Japanese people looking down on emotional expression is true.
He is then basing his relationship on this stereotype before even meeting the person.
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