Ms.Tolbert recognized that Jacob's dad,like many Orthodox Jewish fathers,would not be comfortable shaking hands with her.Therefore,she did not extend her hand to him when they met for conferences.Ms.Tolbert is exercising skills in ______.

A) parental differentiation
B) intercultural communication
C) cultural continuity
D) dominant cultural thinking

Intercultural Communication

Communication between two or more people who are somewhat to very different from each other on important attributes such as their value orientations, preferred styles of communicating, role expectations, and perceived rules of social relationships.

Orthodox Jewish

Pertains to the followers of Judaism who strictly observe traditional religious laws and practices.

Parental Differentiation

The process by which parents distinguish their needs and identities from those of their children, promoting autonomy and healthy boundaries.