Two people walking on a city sidewalk quickly glance at each other and then look away as they pass.Erving Goffman called this type of interaction:
A) sociological interaction
B) social attention
C) civil inattention
D) uncivil behavior
E) social recognition

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This type of interaction where two people quickly acknowledge each other's presence but then both parties look away is called "civil inattention". It is a way of showing respect for the other person's privacy and signaling that you do not intend to engage in further interaction at that moment. It is a common way of behavior in busy urban environments where people are surrounded by strangers.

Two People Walking on a City Sidewalk Quickly Glance at Each