Addie was assigned a roommate for her freshman year in college. Addie noticed that her roommate didn't make much eye contact, avoided touch, and didn't smile very often. After a few weeks, Addie noticed that her roommate began to look at her more when talking and smiled when she came into the room. Meanwhile, Addie made friends in some of her classes and invited them to her room to study. Addie's roommate didn't look at anyone and didn't smile. Addie's friends complained that her roommate didn't like them and that she was a little strange.
What information might Addie provide to her friends to give them insight into Addie's behavior?
The roommates nonverbal behavior may have consequences for her in social settings. Is it her responsibility to adapt her nonverbal communication or the responsibility of those around her to try to understand that she is simply different?
