Sheila fancies herself an outgoing extrovert. She smiles a lot and gestures dramatically as she talks. This example best illustrates the use of nonverbal behavior to
a. convey attitudes.
b. facilitate verbal communication.
c. communicate personality traits.
d. express emotions.
Answer: C
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