Cliff notices that a study-abroad student bows instead of shaking hands when introduced. Cliff thinks to himself, "This is not what I expected, and it's not even the correct thing to do when introduced." Cliff is evaluating the study-abroad student based on which criteria of flexible intercultural communication?
A) Appropriateness
B) Effectiveness
C) Communication adaptability
D) Communication creativity

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The criteria of appropriateness refers to the degree to which communicative behaviors are perceived as proper and fitting in a given cultural context. In this case, Cliff is judging the study-abroad student's behavior as incorrect or inappropriate for the given cultural context.

Cliff Notices That a Study-Abroad Student Bows Instead of Shaking