Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Being perfectly fine with strangers standing close is an American proxemic norm.
2. Some facial expressions, such as anger and fear, are judged consistently across cultures.
3. Technology has little effect on nonverbal communication.
4. Constantly looking at your tablet computer while talking to a family member may suggest that you value the technology over the conversation.
5. Generations who have relied extensively on the Internet may find nonverbal communication particularly difficult.


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

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