Lynda is reluctant to set up a date with someone she meets online. She's heard that many people provide limited or exaggerated information about themselves on digital platforms, and gloss over any issues. Lynda is concerned about __________.
A) hyperpersonal communication
B) media multiplexity
C) verbal cues
D) weak ties

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Lynda's reluctance to set up a date with someone she meets online suggests her concern about hyperpersonal communication, which refers to the tendency of people to self-disclose more quickly and intimately online than in face-to-face interactions. This can lead to exaggerated, limited or misleading information provided online, as people can control what information they present over digital platforms.

Lynda Is Reluctant to Set Up a Date with Someone