Respuesta :
The reasoning that Sue engaged in when she silenced her phone was a) the generalized other.
When a person engages in the generalized other, they are thinking about the expectations that people have about their actions.
Sue was thinking about what those around her would think if she answered her phone and so decided against it.
In conclusion, option A is correct.
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