When Darlene takes a seat at the local diner, the server approaches the table and says, "Hi, I'm Matt. I'll be taking care of you today." This is an example of__________ .
A) role conflict
B) a self-fulfilling prophecy
C) an ethnomethodological introduction
D) a social script

Question

When Darlene takes a seat at the local diner, the server approaches the table and says, "Hi, I'm Matt. I'll be taking care of you today." This is an example of__________  .
A) role conflict
B) a self-fulfilling prophecy
C) an ethnomethodological introduction
D) a social script

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of a social script, as Matt is performing a standard greeting and introduction that is commonly used in the service industry.

When Darlene Takes a Seat at the Local Diner, the Server