What is a person doing when he/she carefully plans the words he/she will use to avoid offending someone?
A) decoding
B) encoding
C) providing feedback
D) reducing physiological noise

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When a person carefully plans their words to avoid offending someone, they are encoding their message. Encoding involves selecting and organizing words and nonverbal cues to communicate a message to a receiver.

Answer: D
 Reducing physiological noise refers to minimizing any physical discomfort or distraction that might interfere with effective communication. While being careful not to offend someone could potentially decrease physiological noise, it is not the primary task being performed in this scenario.

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