Saying "hi" to an acquaintance on the sidewalk and expecting only a "hi" in return is a form of communication called
A) phatic communication.
B) interpersonal communication.
C) intrapersonal communication.
D) social communication.

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Phatic communication refers to small talk or casual conversation used to establish social bonds and build relationships, rather than to exchange information. Saying "hi" to an acquaintance on the sidewalk is a common example of phatic communication.

Saying "Hi" to an Acquaintance on the Sidewalk and Expecting