A Silent Pause in a Conversation Indicates Which of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

A silent pause in a conversation indicates which of the following?

• A) The participants have an opportunity (or obligation) to respond
• B) The participants are carefully considering what has been said
• C) The participants are uncomfortable and someone should immediately say something to fill the silence
• D) All of the above, depending on the cultural perspective of the participants

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Definitions:

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