My friend Sophia invited me over for dinner. She also has invited her brother Gio, and when he arrives they greet each other by kissing each other on each cheek. I find this interesting because I would never think to greet my own brother with a kiss. Which of the following concepts provides the most likely explanation in this example?

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Display rules refer to cultural norms or expectations for how emotions should be expressed or displayed in social situations. In this case, Sophia and Gio's greeting with a kiss on each cheek may be a display rule based on their cultural background or family traditions.

My Friend Sophia Invited Me Over for Dinner