High Human Contact

High Human Contact

Bedford/St. Martin’s

Question 1

In this scene, James seems a bit unprepared for the enthusiastic greeting he receives from Kostas. Briefly describe what surprised James about his introduction to Kostas.

Question 2

In what ways could someone like Kostas, who is accustomed to high human contact, misinterpret the behaviors of a person accustomed to low human contact?

Question 3

Describe a time when you felt awkward about how to appropriately greet someone.