Which of these statements reflects common African American views of European American speech?

a. “European Americans tend to be more conflict avoidant.”
b. “European Americans tend to speak more emotionally.”
c. “European Americans tend to use more phatic communication.”
d. “European Americans tend to choose euphemistic language.”


b. “European Americans tend to speak more emotionally.”

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