What distinguishes verbal communication from nonverbal?
A) Verbal communication uses words, either spoken or written, whereas nonverbal communication does not.
B) Verbal communication is spoken, any other form of communication is nonverbal.
C) Verbal communication is necessary when there is a high level of noise, which makes nonverbal communication ineffective.
D) Verbal communication is less rule bound than nonverbal.
E) Verbal communication is mostly nonconscious and automatic, while nonverbal is conscious.

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Verbal communication involves the use of words, either spoken or written, while nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and other forms of communication without words.

What Distinguishes Verbal Communication from Nonverbal