Definition of social interaction by various authors
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Dawson and Gettyes define Social Interaction as "it is a process by which men interpenetrate the minds of each other".
According to Merrill, "Social-interaction is the general process whereby two or more persons are in a meaningful contact, as a result of which their behavior is modified however slightly."
According to Corkiness. "Social interaction is such a process which influences the overt behavior or state of mind of the individuals."
Social interaction is an event which changes the behavior and attitude of the interacting persons. It is a social relationship among at least two persons. It changes the societal conditions of life of the people. Interaction is the soul of social life and relationship. It produces group which is the foundation stone of society.