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Differing cultural rules about when and how much it is appropriate to smile.
In some cultures frequent smiling at strangers is warm, while in others it seems insincere.
Read smiling against local convention rather than assuming a fixed meaning everywhere.
A reserved manner does not always mean coldness, so avoid hasty judgements.
The differing expectations across cultures about how much eye contact is respectful.
ExploreCultural differences in the comfortable distance people keep during conversation.
ExploreThe way a single gesture can carry opposite meanings in different parts of the world.
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