Which of the following is not a distracting interpreting behavior?

• A. Adjusting glasses as needed
• B. Constantly looking away from the speaker
• C. Fidgeting with hands
• D. Speaking too quickly

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is which behaviors in interpreting tend not to interfere with understanding. Adjusting glasses as needed is a brief, purposeful action to improve vision or comfort. It serves a practical need and typically lasts a moment, so it doesn’t draw attention away from the message or disrupt the flow of interpretation.

The other behaviors are more likely to be seen as distractions: looking away from the speaker breaks visual engagement and can cause missed cues; fidgeting with hands creates ongoing movement that can draw the audience’s eye and interrupt focus; speaking too quickly makes it harder for viewers to process the signs and meanings being conveyed.

So, adjusting glasses as needed is the best example of a non-distracting action because it supports clear communication without shifting attention away from the message.