Mary is attending a semester abroad in Italy. She is trying everything she can think of to avoid giving one of her classmates, Mario, the idea that she is interested in him romantically. She is avoiding Mario, speaking less often with him, avoiding eye contact, etc. Despite Mary's effort, Mario isn't getting the message. Why isn't Mario receiving Mary's message?

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Nonverbal communication is highly influenced by culture and gender, meaning that behaviors and cues that Mary believes are clear may not be interpreted the same way by Mario due to cultural differences.

Mary Is Attending a Semester Abroad in Italy