Why might people believe that some nonverbal communication is universally understood?

What will be an ideal response?


This may occur if someone uses a similar facial expression or reacts to an innate situation like contorting one’s face when being shocked or when scared. These nonverbal behaviors and symbols are perhaps universally recognized, but they do not necessarily have universal meaning in the same contexts.

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________ refers to the character that is attributed to a speaker by listeners on the basis of what the

speaker says and does in the speech. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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You should write your delivery cues in your preparation outline

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Bill and Marilyn have begun to further develop their own language code (idioms and inside

jokes), use fewer words to communicate, and rely more on nonverbal cues including increased physical contact and decreased physical distance during conversations. At which stage of relationship escalation are they? A) exploration B) intensification C) intimacy D) active involvement

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Listeners usually realize how tense a speaker is.

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

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