The Listener Could Signal a Reluctance to Take Over the Speaking

question 49

Short Answer

The listener could signal a reluctance to take over the speaking role by avoiding eye contact with the speaker, shaking his head as if to indicate that he has nothing to add, engaging in some activity that is incompatible with a speaking role such as taking copious notes, closing one's eyes, or coughing. This is known as what kind of signal?

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Definitions:

Long Run

In economics, the long run refers to a period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for adjustment to changes in market conditions.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue obtained by selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost resulting from the manufacture of one extra product or service unit.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, including both fixed and variable costs.