Which of the following statements about cross-cultural communication is FALSE?
A) In Japan, a listener's silence after the speaker finishes talking indicates that the listener disagrees with the sender's message.
B) Nonverbal communication tends to be more important in Japan than in Canada.
C) A firm handshake is interpreted differently in different cultures.
D) Talking loudly may be a sign of sincerity in some cultures and a sign of rudeness in other cultures.
E) Maintaining direct eye contact is acceptable to most Canadians, but is considered rude in some cultures.

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In Japan, silence is often interpreted as a sign of respect and attentiveness, rather than disagreement. Therefore, statement A is false.

Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Cultural Communication Is FALSE