Many Everyday Cultural Practices Such as Greeting a Friend, Giving

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many everyday cultural practices such as greeting a friend, giving someone flowers, or using a thumbs-up seem like natural ways of acting. Why does having an awareness of how these practices vary across cultures demonstrate a healthy sociological imagination?

• A) It reminds us that everyday interactions are connected to larger societies and norms.
• B) It helps us economically when we do business in different countries.
• C) It lets us understand how immigrants perceive America when they move here.
• D) It shows us that cultures are not as different as we sometimes think they are.

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