Gay communication style may include

a. indirect communication and interaction that often recognizes status and authority.
b. intimate medical details or discussions of others' physical appearance.
c. the use of humor, puns, and ambiguity, so a message can be denied if someone
takes offense.
d. proverbs, rhymes, and popular phrases in everyday conversations.
e. the use of silence as a way to respond to ambiguity.


c

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A. reward B. renewal C. enhancement D. integration

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