In general,Americans tend to maintain a greater physical distance from others they interact with on a day-to-day basis,especially when compared to Brazilians or Italians,who need less personal space.However,the story of American students' attitudes toward hugging in "Give Me a Hug" reminds us that
A) any nation usually contains diverse and even conflicting cultural values, and these cultural values are not static.
B) the key reason for the poor track-record of U.S. diplomacy begins with failures in the American school system.
C) some aspects of culture are more biologically determined than others.
D) cultural values regarding bodily touch and personal space are very difficult to change from one generation to another.
E) homosexuality is becoming more prevalent, and more accepted, among teenagers.

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The story indicates that American students' attitudes towards hugging do not necessarily reflect a uniform American cultural value, but rather a diversity of values and changing attitudes within the culture. This suggests that cultural values are not static and can vary within a society. The other options are not supported by evidence in the article.

In General,Americans Tend to Maintain a Greater Physical Distance from Others