Tim asks Dana, "Would you mind making dinner this week?" rather than "You have to handle dinner; I'm just too stressed at work!" By using requests instead of demands, Tim is helping Dana maintain __________.
A. positive face
B. politeness
C. credibility strategies
D. negative face
Answer: D
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