The statement, "Nonverbal communication is nonlinguistic" means that _____.
A) nonverbal messages flow from one situation to the next, unlike verbal messages
B) nonverbal messages vary widely across cultural groups
C) nonverbal messages may be interpreted in a variety of ways
D) nonverbal messages do not conform to the patterns of a language

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The statement means that nonverbal communication does not follow the rules and patterns of a language, and therefore cannot be considered linguistic.

The Statement, "Nonverbal Communication Is Nonlinguistic" Means That _____