Answer:
Mary's dialogue with Kim helped Kim understand Chinese culture because:
A. Mary gave Kim examples of how Chinese parents talk about their children.
Explanation:
"They Don't Mean It!" is a short story by Lensey Namioka.
Mary, whose name is actually Yingmei, is a Chinese immigrant living in the U.S. Her best friend Kim is shocked after attending a dinner party at Mary's house. She hears Mary's parents saying bad things about each other and their children, not accepting the compliments the guests are giving them. When she expresses her surprise, Kim is told that is just the way Chinese parents behave.
In her dialogue with Kim, Mary explains that, in Chinese culture, parents avoid complimenting their children in public. The same goes for husbands and wives. They believe this is the same as bragging, and that doing it may even attract bad luck. It is a bit difficult for Kim to understand such a custom. Being an American, she thinks bragging refers simply to complimenting yourself.
