Kinetic communication cues include:
a. words
b. tone of voice
c. facial expression while talking
d. nervous coughing while speaking
C
Kinetic communication cures include facial expression while talking. Kinetics or action refers to movement, expressions, gestures, and posture that accompany interactions and influence communication. Words, tone of voice and nervous coughing are not kinetic communication cues.
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