A variety of interpretations can be made of a scene at a restaurant where two men are having lunch together,laughing,and being playful with each other.Who among the following would most likely interpret their behavior by watching for subtle signs of affection and eye contact?
A) a structural-functionalist
B) a Marxist
C) a rational choice theorist
D) a Weberist
E) a symbolic interactionist

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Symbolic interactionists focus on the interpretation of meaning in social interactions, and would therefore be most likely to interpret the behavior of the two men based on their nonverbal communication such as subtle signs of affection and eye contact.

A Variety of Interpretations Can Be Made of a Scene