When Carlos sees his friend at work leave right after lunch, he assumes his friend isn't feeling well. When Carlos sees his female boss leaving right after lunch, he gets angry that she's taking advantage of her position. What concept regarding intercultural communication obstacles might explain the difference in Carlos' feelings?
A. We tend to feel some degree of discomfort when we recognize we are different than others.
B. We tend to interpret in-group behaviors more favorably than out-group behaviors.
C. We tend to view other cultures less favorably than our own.
D. We learn to behave through culture.
Answer: B
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