Two Americans Who Barely Know Each Other Are Conversing

question 63

Multiple Choice

Two Americans who barely know each other are conversing.Michael is Black and Kevin is White.Each has about as much to say as the other,but Kevin gazes at Michael much more than Michael gazes at Kevin.Which of the following inferences best illustrates cultural miscommunication?

• A) Kevin thinks that Michael might be hearing-impaired
• B) Michael thinks that Kevin might be vision-impaired
• C) Kevin thinks that Michael is inattentive
• D) Both Kevin and Michael think that the other is rude

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