Which statement is the best example of metacommunication?
A) I appreciate how difficult it was for you to admit your mistake to me.
B) We all make mistakes.
C) I'm sure you've learned from your mistake.
D) I know that I made a mistake.

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Metacommunication refers to communication about communication. Choice A, "I appreciate how difficult it was for you to admit your mistake to me," is an example of metacommunication because it addresses the process of communication itself (admitting a mistake) rather than the content of the communication (the mistake itself).

Which Statement Is the Best Example of Metacommunication