Which stage of perception is involved when you wonder if the Olive Garden waiter who tells you how much he enjoyed chatting with you is being sincere or hoping for a better tip?

interpretation

Explanation:

one of stage in process of perception is interpretation, in this process we make perception due to result of different messages, i-e verbal non-verbal.  human brain functions on  variety of messages and context, in human interactions human relate already similar situations and circumstances. Human interpreter on basis of different intentions and cues.

the above statement/question is (true);

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