Which of the Following Is an Example of a Given-Off

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a given-off gesture?

• A) consciously stifling a laugh when someone walks into the class with toilet paper on his or her shoe
• B) waving instead of greeting someone verbally
• C) glancing at your watch when a friend starts another story at a party in an attempt to hint that you should both leave
• D) staring at the ceiling while your professor is talking

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