Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication in intercultural environments is least accurate?
A)If you study hard enough, you can learn all of the nuances of nonverbal behavior in other cultures.
B)In Western cultures people perceive silence as a negative trait because it suggests rejection, unhappiness, depression, regret, embarrassment, or ignorance.
C)Gestures can have very different meanings in different cultures.
D)Although nonverbal communication within and between cultures is ambiguous, it nevertheless conveys meaning.

Question

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication in intercultural environments is least accurate? 
A)If you study hard enough, you can learn all of the nuances of nonverbal behavior in other cultures.
B)In Western cultures people perceive silence as a negative trait because it suggests rejection, unhappiness, depression, regret, embarrassment, or ignorance.
C)Gestures can have very different meanings in different cultures.
D)Although nonverbal communication within and between cultures is ambiguous, it nevertheless conveys meaning.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement that if you study hard enough, you can learn all of the nuances of nonverbal behavior in other cultures is least accurate. While one can make efforts to learn about nonverbal communication in other cultures, it is impossible to learn all the nuances as nonverbal communication is complex and varies within and between cultures.

Which of the Following Statements About Nonverbal Communication in Intercultural