While Electronic Texting by Government Entities Has Grown Recently, Its

question 17

True/False

While electronic texting by government entities has grown recently, its rise has been hindered by the difficulty of getting citizens to provide their cell phone numbers for fear of a loss of privacy.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Signals

Communication methods that do not involve speech, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which convey messages or emotions.

Communication Competency

Communication competency is the ability to effectively convey, receive, and interpret messages in both written and verbal forms.

Verbal Communication

The transmission of information or messages through spoken words, including tone, volume, and speech rate as parts of the communication process.

Contradicting

The act of expressing the opposite opinion or proving something to be false or incorrect, often leading to debates or discussions to clarify misunderstandings or differing views.