If someone from Boston uses the term "wicked good" in a conversation with someone whose first language is not English, there might be a misunderstanding because culture affects

A. understanding of language.
B. listeners' expectations for directness.
C. nonverbal listening responses.
D. all forms of nonverbal communication.

Answer: A

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