When Sebastian tells his boss that he won't be in tomorrow because he has jury duty, he fidgets and can't look her in the eye. Sebastian's nonverbal behaviors are part of __________.
A) the channel
B) the receiver
C) the noise
D) the message

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Sebastian's nonverbal behaviors (fidgeting and avoiding eye contact) are part of the message he is communicating to his boss about not being able to come to work due to jury duty. These behaviors convey additional information about his state or sincerity.

When Sebastian Tells His Boss That He Won't Be in Tomorrow