When Tina met her son's new girlfriend, her facial expression and tone of voice indicated deep displeasure, although she simply said, "Nice to meet you." Which statement best expresses the communication behaviors in this situation?

A. The verbal message carries more meaning than the nonverbal messages.
B. The nonverbal messages carry more meaning than the verbal message.
C. The verbal message is enhanced by the nonverbal messages.
D. The nonverbal messages are enhanced by the verbal message.


Answer: B

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