Some people enjoy hobnobbing with the rich and famous.

The correct answer is A. associating.

Hobnobbing is a colloquial term for associating with people of high social status or distinction. It can also be used to describe the act of socializing with people who are more powerful or influential than oneself.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of the word “hobnobbing.”

• Chatting is a casual conversation between two or more people.
• Conspiring is planning or plotting something secret or harmful.
• Living is the state of being alive.

I hope this helps!