Almost Everyone Has Experienced a Conversation Where Someone Has Pleaded

question 1

Multiple Choice

Almost everyone has experienced a conversation where someone has pleaded, "That's not what I meant!" What does this indicate?

• A) A recipient has caused trouble for the messenger.
• B) Good communication has occurred between parties.
• C) There is a high comfort level between the conversationalists.
• D) A communication barrier has prevented the recipient from understanding the messenger.

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Definitions:

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