Mr. Youngher arrives at his interview for a community relations internship with Bethlehem Electric in Chicago five minutes late and in a rumpled suit. When he is introduced to the chief marketing officer, Mr. Youngher moves in close as they shake hands and winks. The executive takes a step back.

What will be an ideal response?

He should have been well groomed and punctual, and he should have respected the cultural norms regarding territory and space in North American culture.