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Thandi is a teenager from South Africa working on a group project with her classmates, including Mark, who is visiting from the USA. Thandi has always been taught to respect her teachers and asks questions in a polite way. During a group discussion, she feels uncomfortable when Mark questions their teacher's instructions. Mark is used to being direct and believes it's important to speak up. Thandi thinks Mark is being rude, while Mark thinks he is just being honest. This difference in how they see authority makes both of them feel frustrated. Thandi feels disrespected, and Mark feels confused about why Thandi is upset. They both want to work well together, but their different views on authority create tension.

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