Tamika gave her university's welcoming address to a visiting group of Japanese students,who sat quietly with their eyes closed.Tamika recalled from her intercultural communication class that the students were likely displaying _____.
A)boredom with her speech
B)concentration and attentiveness
C)incomprehension of her English
D)worry over the information Tamika was presenting

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The fact that the Japanese students were sitting quietly with their eyes closed suggests that they were likely concentrating and being attentive listeners, rather than displaying boredom, incomprehension or worry. This behavior may be culturally influenced, as in some cultures it is common to close one's eyes while listening to a speaker in order to better focus on and process the information being presented.

Tamika Gave Her University's Welcoming Address to a Visiting Group