While on the phone, your friend tries to get your attention. Instead of telling your friend to “Wait a minute,” you hold up your index finger in his or her direction. In this instance, you use a nonverbal cue to _____ the verbal cue

A) accent
B) contradict
C) repeat
D) substitute for


Answer: D

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