Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural differences regarding eye contact?

A. Good eye contact is effective universally, inside and outside the United States.
B. Most Native American tribal groups encourage direct eye contact.
C. Most Latino cultures see direct eye contact as respectful.
D. Some cultural groups regard eye contact as disrespectful and even threatening.


Answer: D

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a. Intimate relationships do not involve physical attraction between partners. b. People usually have more intimate friends than acquaintances. c. Intimate relationships are the most important predictor of life satisfaction and emotional well-being. d. Intimacy norms between people are the same across various cultures and co-cultures.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. ethical b. contextual c. physical d. physiological

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A) haptics. B) proxemics. C) olfactory. D) chronemics.

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