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Mosaic 1 Writing, 4/e
Laurie Blass
Meredith Pike-Baky

Human Behavior

Paraphrasing

Paraphrase each sentence using a form of the word or phrase in parentheses. Be careful not to change the meaning. More than one paraphrase may be possible.



1

Smiling shows friendliness in most cultures. (convey)
2

Raising your third finger is usually interpreted as rude in the United States. (considered to be)
3

The use of first names in most situations shows the informality of American culture. (reflect)
4

Making direct eye contact with a superior is considered rude in some cultures. (can be interpreted)
5

Kissing when greeting people does not always convey intimacy in Latin America. (show)