Your patient, who is a Chinese American, is likely to indicate that he does not understand what you are saying by
a. asking questions. c. silence.
b. frowning. d. smiling.
D
Chinese Americans may smile when they do not understand what you are saying. They are hesitant to ask questions. They would not frown to indicate lack of understanding. Silence after a statement is used by a speaker who wishes the listener to consider the importance of what is said.
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