Which of the following statements about cross-cultural communication is FALSE?
A) In Japan, a listener's silence after the speaker finishes talking indicates that the listener disagrees with the sender's message.
B) Brazilians view interruptions as evidence that the other person is involved in the conversation.
C) Shaking one's head from side to side means a different thing in different cultures.
D) Talking loudly may be a sign of sincerity in some cultures and a sign of rudeness in other cultures.
E) Maintaining direct eye contact is acceptable to most Canadians, but is considered rude in some cultures.

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In Japan, silence after the speaker finishes talking is a sign of respect and deep consideration of the message. Disagreement is usually expressed indirectly or through nonverbal cues like nodding or shaking of the head.

Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Cultural Communication Is FALSE