The majority of person-to-person communication is
a. verbal.
b. process.
c. nonverbal.
d. content.
ANS: C
The majority of person-to-person communication is nonverbal. Actions speak louder than words. Process refers to interpersonal sensitivity. Content refers to giving information.
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