During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member othe police department, the ChieoPolice avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role ononverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chieas
A) inexperienced.
B) credible.
C) insincere.
D) trustworthy.
E) inconsistent.

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Avoiding eye contact during a public apology can be perceived as a lack of sincerity, as eye contact is a key element in establishing trust and credibility in communication.

During a Speech Apologizing for Racial Remarks Made by a Member