Eliza, from China, observes a man push a woman to the side. How would Eliza most likely interpret the man's behavior?

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Cultural interpretations of behavior can vary significantly. In some cultures, including many parts of China, pushing past someone without an overt display of anger might be more readily interpreted as being in a hurry (such as being late for work) rather than as a sign of rudeness, anger management issues, or a generally bad attitude. This understanding comes from the context of densely populated cities where such actions, though not necessarily condoned, might be more common and thus interpreted differently.

Eliza, from China, Observes a Man Push a Woman to the Side