Ming does not want José to know she is disappointed with the golf clubs he gave her for her birthday, so she smiles broadly and excitedly jumps up and down. Ming's use of nonverbal communication is an example of which principle of nonverbal communication?

A. Nonverbal communication helps manage impressions.
B. Nonverbal messages structure conversation.
C. Nonverbal messages do not communicate without verbal messages.
D. Nonverbal communication is not impacted by verbal communication.


Answer: A

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