Mary Is Attending a Semester Abroad in Italy

Multiple Choice

Mary is attending a semester abroad in Italy. She is trying everything she can think of to avoid giving one of her classmates, Mario, the idea that she is interested in him romantically. She is avoiding Mario, speaking less often with him, avoiding eye contact, etc. Despite Mary's effort, Mario isn't getting the message. Why isn't Mario receiving Mary's message?

A) Nonverbal communication is unambiguous.
B) Nonverbal communication serves many functions.
C) Nonverbal communication is highly influenced by culture and gender.
D) All nonverbal behaviour has communicative value.