At the Conclusion of a Business Meeting in Brazil, David

Multiple Choice

At the conclusion of a business meeting in Brazil, David gave the A-OK sign to the people in the room. This hand gesture in America means OK, however, the Brazilians were embarrassed because in their culture the gesture is perceived as rude. This situation exemplifies how even simple differences in ________ can cause misunderstandings in international relationships.

A) laws
B) family roles
C) body language
D) gender
E) written language