Which of the following statements is true of direct and indirect speech?

A) Direct messages are typically less polite than indirect messages.
B) "Do my laundry!" is an example of an indirect message.
C) Direct messages allow you to express a desire without insulting or offending anyone
D) Indirect messages do not cause miscommunication.


A

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