Which of the following is NOT true in relation to interpersonal communication?
A) Interpersonal communication involves both verbal and nonverbal messages.
B) Silence sends interpersonal messages.
C) Nonverbal communication counts for 90 percent of communication meaning.
D) In some situations, verbal signals communicate more meaning than nonverbal signals.

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While nonverbal communication is important and carries a lot of meaning, the commonly cited statistic that it counts for 90 percent of communication meaning is actually a myth. It is difficult to quantify the exact percentage, but it is clear that both verbal and nonverbal communication play important roles in interpersonal communication.

Which of the Following Is NOT True in Relation to Interpersonal