On a tour to Australia in 1992, George Bush Sr. flashed the victory sign at the Australian public, with the palm facing inwards, which was considered a rude gesture. This is an example of cultural differences causing problems at the level of
A) thinking processes.
B) values.
C) language.
D) nonverbal behaviors.
E) decision-making processes.

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The incident is an example of how cultural differences in nonverbal behaviors, such as hand gestures, can lead to misunderstandings or problems. In this case, a gesture meant to convey victory or peace in one culture was interpreted as rude in another.

On a Tour to Australia in 1992, George Bush Sr