Which of the following is characteristic of a sociological understanding of conversation?
A. People avoid techniques to repair conversational breakdowns, such as awkward silences or misunderstandings.
B. Larger social structures, such as gender and class, have no real influence.
C. People engage in turn taking, in which one person waits and listens while the other person speaks.
D. Power differentials, such as between men and women or between a manager and employee, are hidden.
Answer: B
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