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When Mark's friend asks if he is okay, Mark responds with a forced smile and says, "I'm fine," but his friend can tell from Mark's sad eyes and slumped posture that he is actually feeling down. Which characteristic of nonverbal communication is highlighted in this scenario?

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          When Mark's friend asks if he is okay, Mark responds with a forced smile and says, "I'm fine," but his friend can tell from Mark's sad eyes and slumped posture that he is actually feeling down.
Which characteristic of nonverbal communication is highlighted in this scenario?

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01/27/2025

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When Mark's friend asks if he is okay, Mark responds with a forced smile and says, "I'm fine," but his friend can tell from Mark's sad eyes and slumped posture that he is actually feeling down. Which characteristic of nonverbal communication is highlighted in this scenario?