Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The second stage in the greeting ritual is approaching the other person.
2. As noted in the text, the fifth and final stage of the greeting ritual is backing off.
3. Among the nonverbal signals that Knapp observed during departure rituals were leaning forward, head nodding, and frowning.
4. Vocal expressiveness, close distances, eye contact, and head nods all indicate high involvement in a conversation.
5. According to the sociologist, Erving Goffman, an unfocused interaction is an everyday interaction in which people do not engage in conversation.


1. false
2. true
3. false
4. true
5. true

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