1. Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Just as face-to-face engagements need a fountain of shared information in order to grow, if relationships develop in cyber society, they also require a foundation of shared information to support relational growth (Pratt et al., 1999, p.46-47). ... "Recently Walther argued that CMC should be considered interpersonal when users have time to exchange information and share values that provide a foundation for making impressions"(Pratt et al., 1999, p.48). ... H1 predicted that politeness in questions would be greater during earlier stages of interaction than in later stages of interaction, w...
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