Which of the Following Statements About Nonverbal Communication in Intercultural

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication in intercultural environments is least accurate? 

• A)If you study hard enough, you can learn all of the nuances of nonverbal behavior in other cultures.
• B)In Western cultures people perceive silence as a negative trait because it suggests rejection, unhappiness, depression, regret, embarrassment, or ignorance.
• C)Gestures can have very different meanings in different cultures.
• D)Although nonverbal communication within and between cultures is ambiguous, it nevertheless conveys meaning.

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