What factor involved in intercultural contact is at play here, and why?

A man from Latin America comes to the United States to study at a university. He behaves formally with women on campus--standing up when they enter the room, giving up his seat for them, holding doors for them, and so on. Some of the women tell him that his behavior is sexist and antiquated, and they ask him to stop. But the man replies that they should appreciate his behavior because it is far better than the disrespectful behavior (e.g., unwanted touching, catcalling) exhibited by many other men on campus.

What will be an ideal response?

Culture clash is at play here, because the man and the women have different cultural expectations of each other and different concepts of what is respectful and appropriate.

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