Clara pauses while talking to her boss as she contemplates on how she will explain why she is late to work.What is this an example of?

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Clara's pause is unintentional, meaning it was not planned or intended to serve a specific purpose in communication. It is likely a reflection of her uncertainty or confusion as she contemplates how to explain her lateness. While it may ultimately serve as a deception cue if she chooses to lie about the reason for her lateness, at this point in time it is simply an unintentional pause. Vocal filler or paralanguage, such as "um" or changes in tone, are not present in this example.

Clara Pauses While Talking to Her Boss as She Contemplates