Studies on politeness have shown which of the following?
a. Women's speech is more polite than men's speech.
b. Men use more indirect statements when making requests than women do.
c. Cultures are virtually the same regarding how they define politeness.
d. Indirect statements are always viewed negatively.
a
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. communication aversion B. communication apprehension C. communication satisfaction D. communication compulsion
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A. legitimate B. coercive C. reward D. expert
Rashid is responsible for taking care of his younger brother one afternoon a week, but he does not like to come across as an "authority figure" with his brother. Instead, he prefers to be viewed as a fun-loving brother. One afternoon, when his brother begins to jump on the couch for the fourth time, Rashid tells him to quit or the little brother won't be able to go to his favorite restaurant the next day for their uncle's birthday. Which of the following best describes the credibility of Rashid's threat?
A. It is not credible because Rashid does not control the outcome of the sanction. B. It is credible because the punishment is not something to be avoided. C. It is credible because Rashid seems willing to carry out the punishment. D. It is not credible because it is not a negative sanction. E. It is not credible because Rashid appears unwilling to invoke the punishment.