____ refers to the ability to interpret and act in appropriate ways in unfamiliar cultural surroundings.

A) Global awareness
B) International empathy
C) Emotional intelligence
D) Cultural intelligence
E) Intelligence quotient

Cultural intelligence refers to the ability to understand and navigate different cultural contexts. It involves being aware of one's own cultural assumptions and biases, as well as the ability to adapt to new cultural environments and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Global awareness (A) and international empathy (B) may be related concepts, but they do not specifically refer to the ability to navigate cultural differences. Emotional intelligence (C) is a related concept that involves the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others, but it does not necessarily include cultural awareness and adaptation. Intelligence quotient (E) refers to general cognitive ability and is not specific to cultural intelligence.