CommunicationQuestion 881 of 1700
Two residents differ in how close they like to stand when they talk. What does this show?
- One of the residents is being rude on purpose
- Both residents have a hearing loss that is not treated
- Personal space varies among cultures
- The residents are both feeling pain at the same time
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Correct answer: Personal space varies among cultures
Norms of social interaction, like personal space, differ between cultures.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.2: The Communication Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026