According to expectancy violation theory, which of the following is an unacceptable form of touch?

  a.  Riya is having a hard time getting a read on how her brother's new girlfriend feels about her. In order to get his girlfriend to like her, Riya gives her a big hug whenever they see each other.
  b.  Though Kelly and Sara are only casual work acquaintances, Sara puts her arm around Kelly and says she's sorry when she hears that Kelly's father has died.
  c.  While using a handshake in the American office, Mateo greets his colleagues in the Argentinian office with a quick kiss on the cheek.
  d.  After the girl he has been dating agrees to see him exclusively, Hiro puts his arm around her whenever they walk together so that people will know they are in a relationship.


a.  Riya is having a hard time getting a read on how her brother's new girlfriend feels about her. In order to get his girlfriend to like her, Riya gives her a big hug whenever they see each other.

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