An individual who is openly present but does not participate in a conversation is called a(n):
A) eavesdropper
B) participant
C) * overhearer
D) side participant

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An "overhearer" is someone who is present but not actively participating in a conversation. This term is more neutral than "eavesdropper," which implies that the individual is listening in on a conversation they are not meant to be a part of. "Participant" and "side participant" both suggest that the individual is actively engaged in the conversation.

An Individual Who Is Openly Present but Does Not Participate