Question

Katrina, who is sixteen years old, would consider it rude for someone to read a book during a conversation. However, she thinks that someone reading and responding to messages on his or her phone is socially acceptable. One reason that young people may find nothing wrong with answering texts during a conversation is that:______.
a) they believe online interaction can enhance face-to-face interaction, especially if one is looking up information relevant to the conversation.
b) they believe online communication is more important than face-to-face communication.
c) people can use non-verbal communication in face-to-face interactions.
d) there is an expectation to keep up with the latest technology and applications.

Answer 1

Answer:

they believe online interaction can enhance face-to-face interaction especially if one is looking up information relevant to the conversation

Explanation:

In face to face communication there is both verbal and non verbal communication where is bodily and facial gestures depics degree of involvement while in online communication there is only written communication hence here information exchange is of prime importance hence in online information if degree of information exchange is high then what other person is doing is of least concern.