Intercultural communication is the process of sending and receiving messages between people whose cultural backgrounds Question 18 options: a) Don't include verbal and/or nonverbal signs. b) Don't include a common language but do include common nonverbal customs. c) Could lead them to interpret verbal and nonverbal signs differently d) Allow them to interpret verbal and nonverbal signals in identical ways.

C). Could lead them to interpret verbal and nonverbal signs differently.

Explanation:

Intercultural communication is elucidated as the communication process that involves both the verbal as well as non-verbal communion or interaction among the people of two distinct cultures or backgrounds.

As per the question, intercultural communication could 'lead people to interpret verbal and nonverbal signs differently' as the people belonging to different cultures possess distinct backgrounds and so does their interpretation and understanding. Therefore, intercultural communication is primarily associated with the manner in which people communicate, interact, and perceive each other's culture that enhances the intercultural understanding and recognition of the differences present among the distinct cultures. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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