Norms are an important part of our nonverbal communication. This often means what we communicate is based on context. To what concept does this refer?
A) What people decide to do nonverbally is based on what they hope to accomplish.
B) Communication rules are absolute; they do not vary.
C) What is regular behavior in one situation may not fit in another situation.
D) It doesn't matter if we learn about communication rules because they vary so
Much.
E) None of the above.

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Norms are social expectations about behavior in certain situations, and they vary depending on the context. What is considered appropriate behavior in one context may not be in another context. This means that nonverbal communication, which is largely governed by these norms, also changes depending on the situation. Therefore, the concept being referred to is that context determines communication norms.

Norms Are an Important Part of Our Nonverbal Communication