Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Nonverbal communication is rarely ambiguous or difficult to interpret.
2. Nonverbal and verbal communication are both influenced by culture.
3. Nonverbal communication can sometimes contradict verbal communication within the same message.
4. Some cultures may view silence as a sign of respect.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True

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