Asked by jason crespo on May 02, 2024

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Jack and Carol are in a meeting at work, and Carol notices that Jack tends to lean forward when men are speaking but leans back and looks away when women are speaking. Jack maintains that he pays equal attention to male and female speakers, but Carol finds his _____ communication more persuasive.

A) authentic
B) idiosyncratic
C) nonverbal
D) incidental

Nonverbal Communication

Transmission of messages or feelings through facial expressions, body language, gestures, and posture rather than words.

Authentic

Genuine or not counterfeit; truly what something is said to be; real or reliable in origin or fact.

Idiosyncratic

Peculiar or unique characteristics; aspects that are distinctive to an individual or specific entity, deviating from the norm.

  • Analyze the significance of nonverbal communication in conveying information and perspectives.
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Michael GuidoMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The scenario describes nonverbal communication (specifically, Jack's body language) being noticed and interpreted by Carol. A, B, and D are not the most applicable descriptors for this type of communication.