If Pat, smiling, tells Sam to "get lost," why won't Sam probably won't be offended?

A) The content level of meaning indicates that Pat probably isn't serious.
B) The relationship level of meaning probable indicates that Pat is joking.
C) "Get lost" is a phrase that people use but don't really mean.
D) There is no way for Sam to not get offended.
E) The content level of meaning indicates that Pat is mean.


B

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