Which Characteristic of Competent Communication Describes How It Can Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of competent communication describes how it can be loud, quiet, serious, humorous, and more?

• A) There is no "ideal" way to communicate.
• B) Communication is situational.
• C) Communication is relational.
• D) Competence can be learned.

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