Which of the following statements regarding nonverbal body signals is true?
A)Hand waving indicates greetings in Europe just as it does in the United States.
B)A "thumbs up" means five in Germany and one in Japan.
C)The American "ok" gesture would be inappropriate or offensive in Brazil or Russia.
D)The "hook 'em horns" gesture from the University of Texas means you are warding off evil in Italy.

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Nonverbal body signals can have different meanings in different cultures. The "ok" gesture in the United States may be seen as offensive or vulgar in countries like Brazil and Russia. It is important to be aware of these differences in order to avoid misunderstandings and cultural faux pas. The other options are not completely true as hand waving is not necessarily a greeting in all European cultures, "thumbs up" signal means different things in different countries but not five in Germany and one in Japan, and "hook 'em horns" gesture is specific to the University of Texas and does not have a meaning in Italy.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Nonverbal Body Signals Is