Shawna is having a conversation with Darlene about her vegetable garden. As she describes the size of the tomatoes she's grown, she uses her hands to emphasize their size. She sees her friend Adam walk by, and she waves her hand at him as she continues speaking to Darlene. Darlene wants to contribute to the conversation, but Shawna takes an audible breath and continues talking. When Shawna finishes, she apologizes to Darlene for talking so long. Darlene tells Shawna that "it's no biggie," but she looks irritated. Which part of this description illustrates complementing?
A) As she describes the size of the tomatoes she's grown, she uses her hands to emphasize their size.
B) She sees her friend Adam walk by, and she waves her hand at him as she continues speaking to Darlene.
C) Darlene wants to contribute to the conversation, but Shawna takes an audible breath and continues talking.
D) Darlene tells Shawna that "It's no biggie," but she looks irritated.

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Using hand gestures to emphasize the size of the tomatoes complements the verbal message by adding non-verbal cues that enhance the understanding of the message.

Shawna Is Having a Conversation with Darlene About Her Vegetable