Which of the following is NOT a regulative rule of interpersonal communication?
A) You should not speak when others are speaking.
B) Don't speak with your mouth full.
C) Only speak when called upon.
D) Speaking is a way to show you care about issues.
E) When the other person pauses, it's your turn to speak.

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Regulative rules of interpersonal communication are guidelines that dictate how, when, where, and with whom to talk about certain things. Choice D, "Speaking is a way to show you care about issues," is more of a general statement about communication's purpose rather than a regulative rule that governs the mechanics or etiquette of conversation.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Regulative Rule of Interpersonal