Which of the following would NOT be classified as civil inattention?
A)riding the bus to class and reading a book
B)waiting in line at the ATM and talking on the phone
C)selecting a seat in a large lecture hall where you do not know your fellow students
D)working on a group project but contributing very little and letting others do the work
E)walking across campus listening to your iPod

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Civil inattention is a term that describes the social norm of politely ignoring strangers in public spaces. Options A, B, C, and E are all instances of civil inattention because they involve individuals occupying public spaces without directly engaging with others. Option D, on the other hand, describes a group project, which implies interaction and collaboration with others. Therefore, it would not be classified as civil inattention.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Classified as Civil