Which of the following statements is correct regarding how silence is used in communication in Japan.
a. People spend about twice as much time in conversation as they do in the United States.
b. Silence is encouraged so that people can get to know each other better.
c. silence is considered a sign of limited critical thinking skills
d. silence is considered rude and is not used in business meetings.
b. Silence is encouraged so that people can get to know each other better.
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