In fact, audiences both large and small thrive on direct interaction with a speaker.

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This land-based game drive is one of many ways that the Zambezi Queen brings guests into direct interaction with their environment.

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That safeguard could help prevent the demeaning jokes or sexual harassment that would be possible if the scan viewer had direct interaction with the passenger.

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Some entrepreneurs need a local community that includes coffee, handshakes and direct interaction, while others are more comfortable with an online group, video chats and roundtable calls.

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How we gain that trust is via direct interaction.

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As for chimps, they get to enjoy their first eight to 10 years with direct human interaction.

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There is nothing as compelling as direct human interaction.

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Twitter works best for live interaction during shows, direct access to talent, sharing tips and news.

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Crucially, agents' behaviour may be determined (and altered) by direct interactions between them, whereas in conventional models interaction happens only indirectly through pricing.

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The Mozilla Web Apps platform gives content owners, operators and service providers an unprecedented direct connection to their customers and limitless possibilities for consumer interaction and customized experiences, while also enjoying open and flexible billing options.

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