Explain why it's important to study nonverbal communication by referencing and explaining at least two studies or specific concepts discussed in the text

What will be an ideal response?


One study mentioned in the text suggests that 65 to 93% of the meaning of
messages comes from nonverbal communication. Other researchers have labeled
nonverbal communication as the "relationship language" because most relational
messages arise from nonverbal communication.

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What technique should be used when developing and wording your main points and subpoints, so they are structured in a consistent and understandable way?

a. parallel styling b. transitioning c. motivated sequencing d. previewing

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A. were focused on video rather than text B. were made up of content repurposed from a variety of sites C. could be styled and formatted any way the author chose D. required a much more expensive subscription to read

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

1.Speech acts are only direct in nature. 2.The more educated people are, the less similarly they speak. 3.The more geographically isolated a specific group is, the more distinctive their dialect is.

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