A client from which of the following cultural groups is likely to prefer personal distance that is less than the space preferred by European Americans?
A) Arab Americans
B) Japanese Americans
C) Native Americans
D) Vietnamese Americans
A
Feedback: Arab Americans prefer closeness in personal space.
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