The ceo from headquarters has just arrived. you make some opening comments and she replies, "i'm glad to be here. i look forward to talking to everyone here that has made this plant number one." looking straight at you she continues, "my time is yours to do as you see fit." she then looks at her watch. what type of communication is this an example of?

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