When visiting Beirut, Lebanon, Mariana is surprised to see men walking arm in arm down the street. This difference in acceptance of same-sex touching is reflective of cultural differences in ______.
A) kinesics
B) chronemics
C) proxemics
D) haptics

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This behavior is an example of differences in haptics, which refers to the study and use of touch in communication. Different cultures have varying norms regarding touch, including who can touch whom, in what contexts, and what types of touch are acceptable.

When Visiting Beirut, Lebanon, Mariana Is Surprised to See Men