It is important to study how nonverbal communication variables affect small group discussion because

A. people in groups spend more time communicating nonverbally than they do verbally.
B. nonverbal messages are ambiguous.
C. nonverbal cues are similar in all cultures
D. nonverbal cues may be taken out of context when interpreting them.


Answer: A

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