Refusal of a Client to Shake Hands Might Best Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

Refusal of a client to shake hands might best be interpreted initially as:

• A) non-verbal body language communicating disgust
• B) surliness of the client
• C) a possible cultural or religious edict
• D) a lack of the client's engagement

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Definitions:

Cnidarian

A group of aquatic invertebrates known for their stinging cells, including jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Sponges

Simple aquatic invertebrates known for their porous bodies through which water flows, extracting nutrients and oxygen.

Cubozoans

Members of the class Cubozoa, a group of highly venomous box jellyfish known for their cube-shaped medusae and potent stings.

Nemerteans

The phylum of animals commonly known as ribbon worms; each has a proboscis (tubular feeding organ) for capturing prey.