Sociologist Erving Goffman's term__________ refers to the ways in which an individual shows awareness that another is present without making this person the object of particular attention.
A) civil inattention
B) selective attention
C) passive rudeness
D) reserved rejection

Question

Sociologist Erving Goffman's term__________  refers to the ways in which an individual shows awareness that another is present without making this person the object of particular attention.
A) civil inattention
B) selective attention
C) passive rudeness
D) reserved rejection

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Civil inattention is a term used by sociologist Erving Goffman to describe the social norm of people in public places ignoring each other to an appropriate degree despite being aware of each other's presence. It involves showing awareness of another person's presence without invading their space or privacy, or conversely without ignoring them altogether. Passive rudeness, selective attention, and reserved rejection are not relevant concepts to describe this behavior.

Sociologist Erving Goffman's Term__________ Refers to the Ways in Which