So-called "water cooler conversations" would typically be categorized as ________ communication.

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Water cooler conversations are the informal interactions in office hallways during which employees share information that might not be appropriate to discuss in formal meetings. These types of informal interactions are characteristic of horizontal or peer interaction, as opposed to the more hierarchical nature of formal communication.

So-Called "Water Cooler Conversations" Would Typically Be Categorized as ________