In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen tells the story of how Amy, a manager, tried to tell her employee, Donald, how to change an unsatisfactory report. Her approach led to misunderstanding because
a. she was too direct.
b. she put Donald in a one-down position by demonstrating her superior knowledge.
c. she praised the good parts of the report before suggesting changes.
d. Donald took her comments as a personal criticism.
Correct Answer: c
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What will be an ideal response?
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