When traveling outside of one's homeland where a different language is spoken and the cultural values are much different, one could best communicate his or her happiness to members of different cultures by
A) making the hand signal for "Okay" using the finger and thumb.
B) smiling.
C) nodding one's head.
D) maintaining eye contact.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Smiling is a universally recognized expression of happiness and friendliness, and can bridge language and cultural barriers. It is a nonverbal way to communicate positivity and can help to establish a connection and rapport with people of different cultures. While the other options (making the "okay" hand sign, nodding, maintaining eye contact) can also be helpful in communication, they may not always have the same meaning or significance in different cultural contexts.

When Traveling Outside of One's Homeland Where a Different Language