Research on cultural differences in nonverbal behaviour (Masuda et al.,2008)found that when interpreting the facial expressions of a central figure American subjects were influenced by

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American subjects tended to focus on the facial expression of the central figure only, often disregarding the expressions of the surrounding group or the context of the scene. This reflects a more individualistic cultural perspective, where emphasis is placed on the individual rather than the group or context.

Research on Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Behaviour (Masuda Et Al