Derek is visiting his friend Raj in India for the first time. On arriving in India, Derek insisted on visiting the city of Varanasi and experiencing the "real" India. Derek expresses his desire to eat traditional Indian food and other delicacies. Which of the following challenges of intercultural communication is Derek facing in this scenario?

A. following social norms and expectations about shopping
B. searching for authenticity
C. dealing with culture shock
D. following social norms and expectations about comportment in public


Answer: B

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