Sufen, an immigrant from Taiwan, feels uncomfortable whenever her boss, an Italian American, talks to her. She feels that her boss stands too close and talks too loud for the space they are in. Sufen's apprehensions are probably a result of ________ cultural differences.

A. monochronic vs. polychronic
B. verbal vs. nonverbal
C. contact vs. noncontact
D. collectivist vs. individualist

Answer: C

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