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select all the accurate statements about body language in public speaking.
choose all that apply;
people tend to trust nonverbal communication more than verbal communication.
patterns of eye contact are essentially the same across every different culture.
problems regarding gesture use during public speaking usually work themselves out.
the biggest issue with new speaker body movements is that they are often over rehearsed.

Explanation:

• For "People tend to trust nonverbal communication more than verbal communication": Research in communication (including public speaking) shows that nonverbal cues (like body language) are often perceived as more authentic or trustworthy, so this is accurate.
• For "Patterns of eye contact are essentially the same across every different culture": Eye contact norms vary widely by culture (e.g., some cultures view direct eye contact as respectful, others as disrespectful), so this is inaccurate.
• For "Problems regarding gesture use during public speaking usually work themselves out": Gesture issues in public speaking (like being too stiff or too excessive) typically require conscious effort/practice to improve, not just resolving on their own, so this is inaccurate.
• For "The biggest issue with new speaker body movements is that they are often over - rehearsed": New speakers often either have too rigid (under - rehearsed in terms of natural movement) or overly - planned (over - rehearsed) movements, and over - rehearsed, unnatural movements are a common problem, so this is accurate.

Answer:

• People tend to trust nonverbal communication more than verbal communication.
• The biggest issue with new speaker body movements is that they are often over rehearsed.