Harry has been asked to give a presentation at Hogwarts School. During the talk, he sees his friend Ron scratching his head, and Harry takes that to mean Ron is sending him a nonverbal message. Even though Ron meant nothing by the gesture, this scenario is an example of the notion that ______.

A. you cannot communicate
B. nonverbal communication complements verbal
C. it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
D. a message is a message is a message


A. you cannot communicate

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