Peter, a young man from South Africa, and Katlyn, a young woman from England, meet in a club in Baltimore. Because of the cultural background differences, Katlyn cannot tell if Peter is flirting with her. Which dialectic may help Katlyn understand this situation?

a. cultural-individual
b. personal-contextual
c. differences-similarities
d. history/past-present/future


Answer: b

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