Nonverbal communication, or "body language", is communication by facial expressions, head or eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures. It can be just as important to understand (23) ___________words are. Misunderstandings -often amusing (24) ___________sometimes serious - can arise between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals. For example, take the differences in meaning of a gesture (25) ___________is very common in the United States: a circle made with the thumb and index finger. To an American, it means that everything (26) ___________OK. To Japanese, it means that you are talking (27) ___________money. In France, it means that something is worthless. Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture. Therefore, an American could unknowingly offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal. 23. A. as B. than C. more D. less 24. A. although B. but C. unless D. in order to 25. A. who B. where C. why D. that 26. A. is B. are C. were D. was 27. A. around B. about C. among D. ahead