You and your roommate are discussing which one of you will get the larger bedroom in your new apartment. Despite saying he doesn't want the room, you realize he does by how he keeps looking at it and the tone of his voice. You decide to let him have it. This is an example of what type of communication?
A) impersonal
B) online
C) I-It
D) intrapersonal
E) transactional

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This scenario is an example of transactional communication, where both parties are involved in sending and receiving messages, often with non-verbal cues playing a significant role in the communication process. In this case, the roommate's non-verbal signals (looking at the room and tone of voice) communicated his true feelings, influencing the decision-making process.

You and Your Roommate Are Discussing Which One of You