Josiah is waiting his turn at the grocery checkout lane, and he's about to unload his items. A young woman behind him is pacing and looks unhappy, so Josiah gestures to her to go ahead of him. What characteristic of nonverbal communication does this interaction reflect?
A) Nonverbal communication occurs constantly.
B) Nonverbal communication is more believable than verbal communication.
C) Nonverbal communication is related to culture.
D) Nonverbal communication is ambiguous.

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Josiah's gesture to let the young woman go ahead of him reflects the characteristic of nonverbal communication occurring constantly, as it is a spontaneous and unconscious act.

Josiah Is Waiting His Turn at the Grocery Checkout Lane