In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.

在另一个用法中，亚洲人可能认为沉默是一种尊重，特别是对长者或当权者的尊重。

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Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her.

当权威人士下达指令时，墨西哥人可能会保持沉默，而不是粗鲁地与之争吵。

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However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her.

然而，当权威人士给出指令时，墨西哥人可能会保持沉默，而不是粗鲁地与对方争吵。

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It tested what would happen if a person in a position of authority ordered a subject to deliver a 400-volt electrical shock to another person, would the subject follow orders?

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