One day you notice new neighbors moving in across the street. Because you have never interacted with them before, you are uncertain about what they are like. You decide to walk over and talk to them. Based on this description, which best explains why you decided to reduce uncertainty?
A. behavioral uncertainty
B. anticipation of future interaction
C. reciprocity
D. conventional politeness
A. behavioral uncertainty
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Thomas is a college professor. He talks to his students in a different way than he talks to his dean. This is an example of
a. how gender influences communication. b. standard American English. c. social norms. d. gatekeeping
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