Which of These Statements About Nonverbal Communication in Japan Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about nonverbal communication in Japan is TRUE?

• A) In Japan, nonverbal communication is less important than verbal communication.
• B) In Japan, when the listener is silent after you speak, it usually means that he or she wasn't listening.
• C) In Japan, people often say what the other person wants to hear but send more subtle nonverbal cues regarding their true intentions.
• D) In Japan, talking at the same time as someone else shows your enthusiasm and enjoyment of the conversation.
• E) In Japan, people communicate verbally what they truly feel and use nonverbal communication to transmit what the listener wants to hear.

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