Ari does not realize that Gene's heavy sighs during conversation are a sign of frustration, and
Gene does not understand that Ari looking down at the floor signals that Ari is tired of the conversation. The misunderstandings of Ari and Gene in this situation are called
A) silent reciprocity.
B) decoding deficits.
C) avoidance.
D) vulnerabilities.

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The misunderstandings between Ari and Gene indicate a lack of understanding in decoding nonverbal cues, which is referred to as decoding deficits.

Ari Does Not Realize That Gene's Heavy Sighs During Conversation