Gary and Agnes went on a double date with Amanda and Bill. Although Gary and Agnes were affectionate with each other and held hands throughout the date, Amanda and Bill hardly looked at each other and never touched. Amanda and Bill broke up after they left the date. Their behavior is an example of using nonverbal communication to _________.

a. provide information.
b. convey relationship messages.
c. regulate interactions.
d. manage impressions.


b. convey relationship messages.

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