Formality in speaking refers to using the degree of appropriate 

Sean pounded on the table during his persuasive speech to emphasize a point. After his speech, the audience applauded

Later that evening, Sean used the same fist-pounding strategy when trying to emphasize to his wife that he did not want pasta for supper. She had a more negative reaction. This example illustrates which characteristic of nonverbal communication? A) Nonverbal communication is a primary means of expression. B) Nonverbal communication depends on context. C) Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. D) Nonverbal communication occurs constantly. E) Nonverbal communication is related to culture.

Goffman identified a gaze pattern we follow when we don’t plan to converse with someone we encounter. It consists of brief eye contact followed immediately by gaze aversion. What is this pattern called?

a. civil inattention b. civil salutation c. civil disobedience d. civil sighting