Which statement is TRUE about cultural norms that govern nonverbal expressiveness?
A) Overt demonstrations of anger are encouraged in all cultures.
B) Overt demonstrations of happiness are encouraged in all cultures.
C) The thumbs-up gesture means "Good job!" across cultures.
D) American emoticons focus on mouth expressions, whereas Japanese emoticons feature the eyes.

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American emoticons primarily use the mouth to convey emotions (e.g., :) for happiness, :( for sadness), while Japanese emoticons emphasize the eyes to express feelings (e.g., ^_^ for happiness, ;_; for sadness), reflecting cultural differences in nonverbal communication.

Which Statement Is TRUE About Cultural Norms That Govern Nonverbal