When people communicate, they negotiate the meanings of symbols. This means that communicators
A) argue.
B) use charades to act out meanings.
C) determine shared meanings.
D) are verbal.

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When people communicate, they negotiate the meanings of symbols, which means they work together to determine shared understandings of language and symbols. Therefore, the correct answer is C - "determine shared meanings." The other options, such as "argue" and "use charades," do not accurately capture the collaborative nature of communication and meaning-making.

When People Communicate, They Negotiate the Meanings of Symbols