When Nigel used a "thumbs up" gesture in his speech to indicate enthusiasm, he was surprised to see anger on a few faces in the audience. Later, he learned that this is considered a rude gesture in some countries. Nigel forgot about the _____ nature of nonverbal communication.
A. ambiguous
B. culture bound
C. continuous
D. rule-governed
Answer: B
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