Angela told her mother that she would be moving out of the house. Her mother's teary-eyed stare changed into a cold, furrow-browed stare as she crossed her arms. Angela knew her mother was not going to let her move out. This example best illustrates

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The situation described in the example shows that the nonverbal code of Angela's mother's cold, furrow-browed stare and crossed arms is not operating alone, but rather is a part of a larger message that indicates her disapproval and unwillingness to allow Angela to move out. This illustrates the idea that nonverbal codes rarely operate alone and are often combined with other verbal and nonverbal cues to convey meaning.

Angela Told Her Mother That She Would Be Moving Out