Oscar and Cecilia have been sending messages online for several months and feel like they really "get" each other. When they meet face to face, however, they find it extremely difficult to understand each other's nonverbal communication styles. Oscar and Cecilia's situation reflects ______.
A) the ambiguous nature of nonverbal communication
B) technology's effect on "nonverbal literacy"
C) cultural differences in nonverbal communication
D) the effects of gender on nonverbal behavior

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Technology's effect on "nonverbal literacy" is highlighted in this scenario, where Oscar and Cecilia, having communicated online for months, struggle with understanding each other's nonverbal cues in person. This suggests that reliance on digital communication can impact one's ability to interpret nonverbal signals effectively when interacting face-to-face.

Oscar and Cecilia Have Been Sending Messages Online for Several