For effective communication to take place, both parties must
A) decode the manager's message.
B) eliminate nonverbal cues.
C) instantaneously exchange information.
D) communicate face-to-face.
E) attach the same meaning to the symbols used in the message.

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Effective communication requires that both parties share a common understanding of the symbols used in the message. This means that they attach the same meaning to words, gestures, and other forms of communication. Decoding the manager's message (#A) and communicating face-to-face (#D) are important factors in effective communication, but they are not sufficient on their own. Eliminating nonverbal cues (#B) or instantaneously exchanging information (#C) are not necessary for effective communication to take place.

For Effective Communication to Take Place, Both Parties Must