You are having a terrible day when your friend bursts into the room to tell you about an incredible job offer he's just received. You are so irritated that you explode and tell him he's sure to end up being fired because he's so lazy and dimwitted. According to the foundational principles of interpersonal communication, which of the following is true?
a. If your friend doesn't react to your outburst, then communication has not occurred.
b. Your friend's reaction will not be affected by his cultural rules of communication.
c. The relational context of the message is not important in this situation.
d. Your relationship can be forever changed by this interaction.
d. Your relationship can be forever changed by this interaction.
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