Alias, a Native American student, was being reprimanded by his third grade teacher for talking during class.The teacher became agitated when Alias constantly looked at the floor while she was talking to him.In the conversation, she repeatedly told Alias, "Look at me when I am speaking to you." Although he attempted to look at the teacher, he found it difficult and his gaze always returned to the floor.What explanation can be offered for this situation from a cross-cultural perspective?

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In some Native American cultures, maintaining direct eye contact during communication is seen as a sign of disrespect or aggression. Alias may have been following this cultural norm, which the teacher was not aware of and therefore misunderstood his behavior. Understanding and respecting different cultural norms and practices is important in cross-cultural communication.

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