According to the textbook, what purpose do status cues serve in social interaction?

A) gather information to help define the situation
B) activate emotions to help define the situation
C) distract participants from an inappropriate situation
D) compensate for inadvertent back-stage behaviour

Status Cues

Signals or indicators that suggest or confer social standing and position to others.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social relationships and structures.

Activate Emotions

The process of inducing emotional responses in oneself or others, often employed in communication, marketing, or therapy.