Which of the following nonverbal signals would most likely undermine your affirmative verbal response and give the impression that you would prefer NOT to help her?
A)making eye contact
B)sighing
C)smiling
D)pulling out a chair for her
E)gesturing for her to take a seat

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B) On some occasions the nonverbal messages communicate more fully than the verbal ones. Cues like sighing, continuing to stare at your desk, or tensing up your body would all undermine your affirmative verbal response, and give the impression that you would rather not help her. The other cues all indicate a friendly willingness to help.

Which of the Following Nonverbal Signals Would Most Likely Undermine