When Suellen Learns That Her Roommate Will Be an International

question 99

Multiple Choice

When Suellen learns that her roommate will be an international student from Britain, she is worried that she will be stiff and reserved.She is very surprised, but pleased, when her roommate, Diana, turns out to be bouncy and emotional.Suellen is surprised because Diana's behavior violates

• A)cross-cultural congruence.
• B)gender norms for emotionality.
• C)cultural display rules.
• D)conformity.

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