When Kay couldn't stop laughing at one point during the speaker's presentation, several people turned to look at her and frowned. A few minutes later when Kay stood to ask a question, everyone turned to look at her with an interested expression. The difference in meaning between these similar behaviors is related to __________.
A. context
B. culture
C. consistency
D. complexity
Answer: A
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