Which of the following examples would most likely offend the residents of a foreign country?
A) Juanita expects the people of Germany to use the U.S. measurement system when talking to her.
B) Bob asks Italians why the leaning tower of Pisa leans.
C) Victoria tries out her limited Spanish to get directions to a museum in Madrid.
D) Mehmet asks a British guide what Stonehenge was used for.
E) Hina uses a guidebook to get around Paris.

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Expecting residents of a foreign country to adapt to one's own country's measurement system (or any other local custom) instead of trying to adapt to the local customs oneself can be seen as culturally insensitive and may offend the residents.

Which of the Following Examples Would Most Likely Offend the Residents