Give an example of how cultural expectations can be violated.

What will be an ideal response?


Touching someone during a face-to-face conversation or even making eye contact could be considered a violation of a cultural expectation if the person responds in a negative manner.

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Laws that indirectly limit the freedom of speech while achieving other substantial government objectives are called ______.

a. content-based restrictions b. content-neutral restrictions c. time, place, and manner restrictions d. both content-based restrictions and content-neutral restrictions e. both content-neutral restrictions and time, place, and manner restrictions

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Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) and the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) suggest that people feel angry, shut out, and ready to fight when

a. there is a lack of basic civility. b. engaged in perspective-taking. c. individual differences are acknowledged. d. when discussions are held regarding divergent views about homosexuality. e. people listen to all sides of an issue even if they don't agree.

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Which condition does not positively contribute to the high incidence of workplace romances?

A. incidental interactions in safe environment B. proximity on a daily basis C. meetings and collaborative tasks D. job-related power issues

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The challenge for those working in diverse groups is to maximize the benefits of diversity while maximizing potential costs

A. True B. False

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