When people act in ways that are different from what we anticipate, we are experiencing a(n) ________.
A) expectancy violation
B) cultural difference
C) perception check
D) contradictory emblem

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Expectancy violations occur when someone's behavior is different from what we expect or anticipate. This can include things like violating social norms, behaving unexpectedly in a particular context, or using communication patterns that are unexpected for a particular culture or relationship.

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