Essa is an Australian exchange student who has just completed his first week of studies in Thailand. Essa attributes his smooth experience to the help of a native classmate, Thanh, who spent time after each class explaining local customs and etiquette to Essa. Which process does this demonstrate?

A. miscommunication
B. acculturation
C. enculturation
D. stereotyping


Answer: B

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