The following interaction most likely reflects which conversational problem? BOB: "I bought a new laptop yesterday."
JOHN: "I bought a new shirt yesterday."
A)violation of topic maintenance
B)violation of quality
C)violation of quantity
D)failure to express a rule violation

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John's response does not continue the topic of Bob's new laptop, but instead introduces a new topic about his own purchase of a shirt. This violates the principle of topic maintenance in conversation.

The Following Interaction Most Likely Reflects Which Conversational Problem? BOB