When a Male Graduate Student from India Was Walking Down

Multiple Choice

When a male graduate student from India was walking down the street with his American friend he reached out to hold his hand.The American asked him what he was doing and he responded that in India males often hold hands to demonstrate friendship.This illustrates which of the following?

A) Verbal communication is more important than nonverbal communication in interpreting meaning.
B) The abrazo is common in India.
C) Nonverbal communication of a homosexual relationship in public is more acceptable in India than in the United States.
D) Nonverbal communication can be interpreted differently in various cultures.