ery different meanings about the appropriateness and effectiveness of particular interaction sequences" (Lustig & Koester, 2003, p. 182). Showing the soles of one's feet may not mean anything to one culture but could be insulting in another, such as in the Egyptian culture. The fact that no two cultures share the same values and beliefs in regards to nonverbal behavior can cause conflict because you do not necessarily know when you are going to offend someone by doing something that you consider harmless. This lack of knowledge serves as a barrier when you are trying to effectively communicate with somebody. The situation becomes more difficult when the inten
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