During a meeting, Maria notices that Pablo yawns and looks at his watch. She thinks he is trying to signal that the meeting is over. What is the most effective way for Maria to find out whether she has deciphered his nonverbal message correctly?
A) Mirror his actions by yawning and checking her watch.
B) Stand up and leave during the next pause in the conversation.
C) Send a different nonverbal signal back to him, such as drumming her fingers.
D) Wait until he says something directly.
E) Ask if he is ready to conclude their meeting.

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When you are unsure how accurately you've deciphered someone's nonverbal message, it's a good idea to ask. Asking is a way to check your interpretation of someone's nonverbal message and make sure you have deciphered it correctly.

During a Meeting, Maria Notices That Pablo Yawns and Looks