In which situation can silence be considered a negative signal in communication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When a person is deliberately avoiding a response
Silence does not have one fixed meaning; its meaning depends on the situation and the speaker’s intention. If a person deliberately avoids answering, the silence may show unwillingness, disregard, or avoidance of dialogue. The other situations involve useful thinking, emphasis, or note-taking, so they are not necessarily negative.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When a person is deliberately avoiding a response
Why is this the correct answer?
Silence does not have one fixed meaning; its meaning depends on the situation and the speaker’s intention. If a person deliberately avoids answering, the silence may show unwillingness, disregard, or avoidance of dialogue. The other situations involve useful thinking, emphasis, or note-taking, so they are not necessarily negative.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
