When interacting with people of an unfamiliar cultural background,
A) telling jokes is a good way to "break the ice."
B) we find people everywhere enjoy many of the same jokes.
C) we find that some cultures do not have humour.
D) it is important to understand that what is funny to people in one society may not be funny to those from another society.

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It is important to keep in mind that what is considered funny varies widely across cultures. Humour is culturally specific and what may be appropriate or funny in one culture may not be in another. It is important to be sensitive to these differences and not assume that everyone will find the same things funny.

When Interacting with People of an Unfamiliar Cultural Background