You tell a joke during family dinner; this prompts others to tell a joke. You and your family then spend 20 minutes laughing and telling jokes to see who is funnier. According to CMM, which level of interpretation is this?

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This scenario is an example of the "episode" level of interpretation in the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) theory, as it describes a specific interaction or situation (telling jokes during family dinner) that shapes the communication between you and your family.

You Tell a Joke During Family Dinner; This Prompts Others