While talking to a friend at a party, you notice that your romantic partner has just arrived. Eager to greet your partner, you angle your posture away from your friend and toward your partner. That movement

A. is a form of leave-taking behavior known as left-positioning.
B. incorrectly suggests to your friend that your partner is more important than he or she is.
C. is culturally insensitive, especially to members of high-contact cultures.
D. All the answers are correct.


Answer: A

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