Chantelle's family is hosting a Japanese exchange student, Yukiko, at their home for a year. Chantelle notices that Yukiko hides her smile behind her hands. After reading Chapter 4 (Social Perception), Chantelle learns that Yukiko hides her smile because __________.

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Japanese norms discourage Japanese women from showing broad smiles. In Japan, it is considered polite to smile modestly, and showing one's teeth while smiling is seen as impolite or even childish. Therefore, Yukiko may be hiding her smile because of her cultural background and upbringing in Japan.

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