Tahir,an Arab,and Jan,a Swede,meet at a dinner for international students.Because the cultures of the two men differ in regard to _______________,both may feel uncomfortable during their conversation.
A)knowledge of U.S.etiquette
B)attitudes toward higher education
C)explicit laws
D)conversational distance

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Conversational distance is a cultural factor that may differ between Arab and Swedish cultures. Arabs tend to have a closer distance while communicating and Swedes tend to have a greater distance. This may lead to discomfort during their conversation as it may feel too close or too impersonal for either party. The other options may also lead to discomfort, but the question specifically mentions "the cultures of the two men differ in regard to" which implies a cultural difference.

Tahir,an Arab,and Jan,a Swede,meet at a Dinner for International Students