Cynthia, Who Is a White American, Meets Jan, an Asian

Cynthia, who is a White American, meets Jan, an Asian American. Cynthia is surprised that Jan maintains eye contact with her during their conversation, since Cynthia had been taught that Jan's ethnic group considered direct eye contact to be disrespectful. What is the most likely reason for this discrepancy?

A) Cynthia used different body language than she normally displays.
B) Jan is exhibiting an individual variation from the predominant style of her ethnic group.
C) Jan is really not a member of this ethnic group.
D) Cynthia was taught incorrect information about Jan's ethnic group.