Lawrence and Sophia are on a double date with Sophia's cousin and his girlfriend. As the discussion turns to Sophia's mother, Lawrence gets a bit nervous because he knows that Sophia's mother does not approve of his dating her daughter. When Sophia's cousin asks how the situation is going, Sophia says, "Oh, Mom adores Lawrence and wants to know when the wedding is." She pats Lawrence's leg and winks at him as she says this to let him know that she is joking. Lawrence understands how Sophia wants him to interpret her message because nonverbal communication
A. serves multiple functions.
B. metacommunicates.
C. is present in most communication situations.
D. is the primary means of expressing emotion.
Answer: B
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