Which of the Following Messages Would Constitute Metacommunication at the Relational

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following messages would constitute metacommunication at the relational level?

• A) I really dislike it when you use that tone of voice.
• B) I didn't mean it.
• C) I'm sorry I got angry.
• D) I heard the most outrageous story.

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