A Person Hangs Up the Phone When He Is Asked

question 75

Short Answer

A person hangs up the phone when he is asked to answer a few questions about his television viewing habits because he is not interested in participating in the study.This behavior is called a(n)____________________.

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Definitions:

Quasi-Courtship Behavior

Actions that resemble courtship but do not lead to a committed relationship, often used in flirting or social interactions.

Onomatopoeia

A word like hum, buzz, or snort that recreates a sound it represents.

Malapropism

Confusion of one word or phrase for another that sounds similar to it.

Jargon

Another name for restricted code; specialized terms or abbreviations whose meanings are known only to members of a specific group.