Katrina, Who Is Sixteen Years Old, Would Consider It Rude

Katrina, who is sixteen years old, would consider it rude for someone to read a book during a conversation. However, she thinks that someone reading and responding to messages on his or her phone is socially acceptable. One reason that young people may find nothing wrong with answering texts during a conversation is that:

A) they believe online interaction can enhance face-to-face interaction, especially if one is looking up information relevant to the conversation.
B) they believe online communication is more important than face-to-face communication.
C) people can use nonverbal communication in face-to-face interactions.
D) there is an expectation to keep up with the latest technology and applications.