When Nigel Used a "Thumbs Up" Gesture in His Speech

Multiple Choice

When Nigel used a "thumbs up" gesture in his speech to indicate enthusiasm, he was surprised to see anger on a few faces in the audience. Later, he learned that this is considered a rude gesture in some countries. Nigel forgot about the _____ nature of nonverbal communication.

A) ambiguous
B) culture bound
C) continuous
D) rule-governed