Which of the following would NOT be an example of an encounter?
A) a brief conversation with a waiter about the weather
B) a class discussion
C) a small group sharing a bottle of wine at a party
D) asking your professor questions during her office hours
E) a group of students displaying civil inattention

Question

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Civil inattention refers to the phenomenon of people in public spaces acknowledging one another's presence and then deliberately ignoring one another, such as during a crowded commute. This is not an example of an encounter in the sense of an intentional interaction or conversation between individuals.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be an Example of an Encounter