Massoud is an international student studying in Canada. In his culture women are expected to be very modest. He really likes Hillary, a Canadian girl whom he has gotten to know in his art history class. However, Massoud is distressed and is re-evaluating his opinion of Hillary because she spontaneously kissed him on their second date. Though she probably did not realize it, Hillary has:
A) offended Massoud's sense of his masculinity
B) violated Massoud's cultural script
C) implied a more serious relationship than Massoud assumed
D) made Massoud fearful of being trapped

Question

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Massoud's culture values modesty in women and may perceive public displays of affection as inappropriate behavior. Therefore, Hillary's spontaneous kiss would be a violation of his cultural script and may make him re-evaluate his opinion of her. It does not necessarily imply a more serious relationship or make Massoud fearful of being trapped, as those are not explicitly mentioned in the scenario.

Massoud Is an International Student Studying in Canada