The text defines display rules as __________

a) cultural rules that govern which nonverbal behaviors are appropriate and which are inappropriate in a public setting
b) cultural rules that govern when to offer feedback and when not to offer feedback
c) social rules that emerge as people listen actively to others
d) social rules that govern how people should express empathy in private settings


Answer: a

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