Explain the difference between positive and negative face wants.

What will be an ideal response?


Positive face wants have to do with the need to be accepted and treated as a
worthwhile and valuable person. Negative face wants have to do with the desire not to
be imposed upon or treated as inferior.

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presentation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The “digital divide” refers to _______________

a) the way digital technologies process information in terms of 1’s and 0’s b) the gap between people who have access to digital technology and those who don’t c) the use of digital technology in a variety of media such as digital TV and DVD d) the difference in quality between analog and digital technology

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According to Katherine Rowan's theory about informative

communication, which of the following purposes is more informatory than explanatory? a. Overcoming confusion and misunderstanding b . Describing a phenomenon c. Clarifying a difficult term d. Reporting new information e. All of the above are basic types of informatory communication.

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Which of Hall's distance zones exists from 18 inches to 4 feet?

a. intimate b. close friend c. casual-personal d. socio-consultive e. public

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