Sociologists deirdre boden and harvey molotch argue that even with the growth of electronic communication, such as text messaging and e-mail, people have a strong need to interact in each other’s presence. they call this concept:

Compulsion of Proximity

Explanation:

These sociologists said that capitalism and industrial revolution has made several creations that bring and get humans closer. Nowadays people has so many ways to communicate to each other without leaving their homes or places. But it definitely not replaces the human factor as it can not bring the entire message and the emphasis that the writer or the emisor wants. That's why now a days people still need to interact to each other.

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what is the tax base for the sales tax?

it should be (usually ) 6%