Which of the following is an example of metacommunication?
A) "I hate it when you yell at me."
B) "Let's go to the movies."
C) "Please bring me a paper."
D) "Stop doing that!"

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Metacommunication refers to communication about communication. In option A, the speaker is expressing how they feel about the other person's behavior, which is communication about the communication between them. Options B, C, and D are all examples of direct communication about a specific topic or request, and do not involve communication about the communication itself.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Metacommunication