When a person is silent, how should you interpret this? A) You should recognize it as a face-saving response to a situation the person is uncomfortable in. B) You should know that the meaning varies depending on the culture, the context, and the individual. C) You should see it as a sign of dislike of you or something you have said. D) You should view it as a sign of timidity or shyness.

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Enrique Abbott

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11 January, 00:05

When a person is silent, how should you interpret this? A) You should recognize it as a face-saving response to a situation the person is uncomfortable in. B) You should know that the meaning varies depending on the culture, the context, and the individual. C) You should see it as a sign of dislike of you or something you have said. D) You should view it as a sign of timidity or shyness.

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Rebekah Gonzalez · Answer 1

Answer: You should know that the meaning varies depending on the culture, the context, and the individual.

Explanation: Silence represents the absence of any sound. But in different cultures, context and individuals, silence can mean different things. For example, it can be a form of communication representing the acceptance of an individual as they are as of a given moment, and particularly when they have strong feelings like sorrow, fear or anger.

Gunner Chang · Answer 2

The correct answer is letter B

Sometimes silence means pain. It is painful to talk about what hurts us, it is painful to tell someone that they have broken your heart, and it is painful to show someone how vulnerable you are and how much it means to you, when you are not sure what reaction you will have and the it means to him.