Which of the Following Statements About Nonverbal Communication in Intercultural

question 15

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Nonverbal skills are as easy to master as verbal skills if one studies hard enough.
• 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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