Jane was sent by her chicago-based company to a business convention in tokyo, japan. while at lunch, she and several other americans in attendance sat together at lunch. as they laughed and enjoyed themselves, jane noticed that many people glanced at them uncomfortably and whispered to each other. when jane asked the young waitress what was wrong, the girl avoided eye contact with her, shook her head without saying a word, and quickly walked back to the kitchen. which of the following is most likely the cause of confusion in this scenario? a. the rules governing nonverbal communication in japan are very different than those in the u. s. b. nonverbal communication is ambiguous, and there are several people in this scenario who are all interpreting messages that seem foreign to them. c. the multiple channels involved and the many ways in which verbal and nonverbal communication integrate make this situation complicated. d. all of the above are likely causes of confusion in this scenario.

In a five-paragraph literary analysis essay, explain how each author develops the common theme. compare and contrast how the authors develop this theme by referencing specific literary devices and techniques in your response.

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]

Identify the gerund phrase, the subject of the verb can be. a) eating ice cream on a hot summer day can be a messy experience. b) eating ice cream on a hot summer day can be a messy experience. c) eating ice cream on a hot summer day can be a messy experience. eliminate d) eating ice cream on a hot summer day can be a messy experience.