During a dinner at a fancy restaurant, a young woman knocks over a glass of water as she reaches for the salt. As the water soaks the tablecloth she exclaims, "Oops, sorry!" This is an example of a:

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A response cry is a spontaneous verbal expression used to manage social interactions, often occurring in response to minor mishaps or accidents, like knocking over a glass.

During a Dinner at a Fancy Restaurant, a Young Woman