Meredith realizes that while she is not talking, she is constantly sending nonverbal messages to those people around her. Which type of distinction between nonverbal and verbal communication does this example represent?

- Continuity distinction.

Explanation:

'Continuity distinction' demonstrates that non-verbal messages are continuous and uninterrupted.

As per the question, Meredith's realization exemplify one of the major distinction between the verbal as well as non-verbal communication and i. e. 'continuity distinction' which states that even 'verbal messages' are disrupted 'non-verbal messages' or communication is uninterrupted or continuous ('she is constantly sending non-verbal messages through gestures, expressions, etc. to people surrounding her'). Therefore, 'continuity distinction' is the answer.