When a relative at a family gathering asks you a ridiculous question you remain silent, later explaining that you simply refused to dignify the question with a response. You wanted the nonverbal code to ___________ your unspoken message.
A) complement
B) contradict
C) substitute for
D) regulate
E) represent

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Remaining silent and refusing to dignify a question with a response is a form of nonverbal communication that serves as a substitute for an explicit verbal message.

When a Relative at a Family Gathering Asks You a Ridiculous