Question

what are three areas we need to consider when using nonverbal cues?

• make sure that we are respectful to the other person
• culture only
• level of social/emotional intelligence, culture, and unawareness
• you do not need to consider anything when displaying nonverbal cues because it is up to the other person to figure it out

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for "three areas we need to consider when using nonverbal cues." This requires identifying a choice that lists exactly three distinct, relevant factors or areas of consideration for effective nonverbal communication.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "Make sure that we are respectful to the other person" — This is a single general guideline rather than three distinct areas.
• Option 2: "Culture only" — This mentions only one area (culture) and incorrectly limits consideration to just that one factor.
• Option 3: "Level of social/emotional intelligence, culture, and unawareness" — This option lists exactly three distinct areas: (1) level of social/emotional intelligence, (2) culture, and (3) unawareness (or awareness/unawareness of our own cues). This aligns with standard communication studies frameworks regarding nonverbal competence.
• Option 4: "You do not need to consider anything when displaying nonverbal cues because it is up to the other person to figure it out" — This is conceptually incorrect, as effective communication requires active monitoring of one's own nonverbal behavior.

Connect to communication concepts

Using Importance of Nonverbal Communication and Cultural Nonverbal Norms, we know that nonverbal cues are highly dependent on cultural context and the sender's social/emotional intelligence. Thus, the option listing these three areas is the correct choice.

Answer:

• (A) Make sure that we are respectful to the other person
• (B) Culture only
• (C) Level of social/emotional intelligence, culture, and unawareness (Correct answer)
• (D) You do not need to consider anything when displaying nonverbal cues because it is up to the other person to figure it out