Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean.

A. The South Korean are less formal in addressing their bosses than the American

B. Both the American and the South Korean have the same formality in addressing their bosses

C. The South Korean are more informal in addressing their bosses than the American

D. The South Korean are more formal in addressing their bosses than the American