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Follow the same purpose and method as outline in Journal 1.

Choose between Option A or Option B

Option A > Break U.S. eating etiquette

Eating etiquette in the United States varies compared to other parts of the world. This is neither good nor bad, but simply different. Etiquette in the United States includes, but is not limited to:

· Eat with silverware, unless the foods requires using your hands, i.e. sandwich

· Do not belch, pick teeth, lick fingers, or chew with mouth open while eating

· Use a napkin to clean hands and face

· Do not speak with food in your mouth

· Sit at a table in a chair

· Do not slurp soup, blow bubbles in drinks, or drink noisily through a straw

· Do not take food from someone else's plate

Attempt to break one or more of these rules at no less than 3 meals. Do not laugh. Stay focused on the task and make note of the reactions of others as well as how you feel.

Observe reactions.  Do people frown at you? Are they shocked by your cluelessness? Do they mock you? Do they get angry?

Option B > Design your own Non-verbal Violation/Consider these Possibilities:

· Face the other people in an elevator

· Walk away from a conversation without excusing yourself

· Don’t say anything after receiving a compliment

· Greet someone in an unusual way such as skipping or jumping instead of waving

· Make extensive eye-contact during conversations or look away from someone during conversations