Fahima is a visiting student and a Muslim from the Arabic nation of Qatar. Welcoming her at the airport, her sponsors are surprised that she is wearing clothing very similar to their own and, in particular, is not wearing a hijab. They are even more surprised to learn during her stay that she is a capable driver and owns her own vehicle back home. Fahima's sponsors are surprised because ________.

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A) Fahima's hosts have a single story perspective of their guest and while they are aware of some Arabic cultural norms, they are not aware of the nuances and exceptions to the norms that exist in Arabic culture.

Fahima Is a Visiting Student and a Muslim from the Arabic