Some African Americans	Some Anglo Americans
Hats and sunglasses may be considered by men as adornments much like jewelry and may be worn indoors.	Hats and sunglasses are considered utilitarian by men and as outwear to be removed indoors
Touching another's hair is generally considered offensive.	Touching another's hair is a sign of affection.
Asking personal questions of a person met for the first time may be seen as improper and intrusive.	Inquiring about jobs, family and so forth of someone one has met for the first time is seen as friendly.
Use of direct questions is sometimes considered harassment, e.g., asking when something will be finished is like rushing that person to finish.	Use of direct questions for personal information is permissible.
"Breaking in" during conversation by participants is usually tolerated. Competition for the floor is granted to the person who is most assertive.	Rules on taking turns in conversation dictate that one person has the floor at a time until all of his or her points are made.
Conversations are regarded as private between the recognized participants; "butting in" may be seen as eavesdropping and not tolerated.	Adding points of information or insights to a conversation in which one is not engaged is sometimes seen as helpful.
The term "you people" is typically seen as pejorative and racist.	The term "you people" is tolerated.
Listeners are expected to avert eyes to indicate respect and attention.	Listeners are expected to look at a speaker directly to indicate respect and attention.
Speakers are expected to look at listeners directly in the eye.	Speakers are expected to avert eyes, especially in informal speaking situations.
Confederate flags and Black lawn ornaments are considered offensive and racist.	Symbols of the Old South, such as confederate flags and Black lawn ornaments, are considered acceptable by many.
Purposely including a minority person in group activities is seen as tokenism.	Including a minority person in group activities is seen as democratic.
Adoption of dance patterns or music of another cultural group is suspect or considered offensive.	Adoption of dance patterns or music of another cultural group is seen as a free and desirable exchange.
Talking "Black" by outsiders without authorization is an insult.	Borrowing of language forms form another group is permissible and encouraged.
Showing emotions during conflict is perceived as honesty and as the first step toward the resolution of a problem.	Showing emotions during conflict is perceived as the beginning of a "fight" and an interference to conflict resolution.