Listeners who encounter a speaker from a culture that avoids direct eye contact
should
a. tell the speaker to practice and be more prepared for the assignment.
b. explain that the speaker is using improper non-verbal cues for an American audience.
c. give the speaker negative non-verbal feedback.
d. try to understand the speaker’s culture and keep an open mind.
Answer: d,
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