Question

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which of these skills is crucial to interpreting nonverbal communication?
□ sensitivity to others nonverbal messages
□ ability to speak multiple languages
□ ability to mask your own nonverbal \tells\
□ ability to decipher the meaning of nonverbal messages

Explanation:

• Sensitivity to others' nonverbal messages is critical because it allows one to notice and attend to these subtle cues in the first place.
• The ability to decipher the meaning of nonverbal messages is essential to correctly interpret what the nonverbal communication conveys.
• Speaking multiple languages relates to verbal communication, not nonverbal.
• Masking one's own nonverbal cues is about controlling one's own communication, not interpreting others'.

Answer:

• Sensitivity to others' nonverbal messages
• Ability to decipher the meaning of nonverbal messages