When Suellen learns that her roommate will be an international student from Britain,she is worried that her roommate will be stiff and reserved.She is very surprised,but pleased,when Diana turns out to be bouncy and emotional.Suellen is surprised because Diana's behavior violates:
A) cross-cultural congruence
B) gender norms for emotionality
C) cultural display rules
D) both A and C

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Suellen's surprise is due to Diana's behavior not aligning with the cultural display rules she expected from a British person, which are often stereotyped as being reserved and stiff.

When Suellen Learns That Her Roommate Will Be an International