Using Dramaturgical Theory,why Is It More Difficult to End a Conversation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Using dramaturgical theory,why is it more difficult to end a conversation (closing) when on the phone than in person?

• A) It is embarrassing to tell someone good-bye on the phone.
• B) It is impossible for people to see our closing gestures, many of which are nonverbal, when we're on the phone.
• C) When we're on the phone, we don't want to hurt someone's feelings.
• D) We are in the backstage when on the phone but in the front stage when in person.

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