If a speaker immediately interprets audience silence as agreement, which communication error is being made?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Misinterpreting a non-verbal cue such as silence
Silence is an ambiguous non-verbal signal. It may indicate agreement, but it may also show confusion, hesitation, disagreement, fear, or a need for more time. A responsible speaker should ask a clear follow-up question or invite feedback instead of assuming. The specific error described is misinterpreting silence, so A is more precise than the other options.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Misinterpreting a non-verbal cue such as silence
Why is this the correct answer?
Silence is an ambiguous non-verbal signal. It may indicate agreement, but it may also show confusion, hesitation, disagreement, fear, or a need for more time. A responsible speaker should ask a clear follow-up question or invite feedback instead of assuming. The specific error described is misinterpreting silence, so A is more precise than the other options.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Artificial Intelligence question. Chapter: Communication Skills-I. Topic: Perspectives in communication and barriers.
