Why would a person converge by using “company lingo” when speaking with a coworker?

What will be an ideal response?


People tend to change the words they use to indicate there is a relationship or connection with whomever they are talking to. When speaking to the boss, an employee might converge toward the boss’s style of talk to indicate liking or respect.

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Mind mapping establishes certain basic patterns of expression we take for granted in order to

free our minds for creative exploration. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As of now, copyright lasts:

a. forever b. throughout the life of the author c. throughout the life of the author plus 70 years d. for 100 years

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What type of inductive reasoning occurs when two things are so closely related that the existence of one thing means that the other thing will happen?

a. reasoning by sign b. deductive reasoning c. reasoning by analogy d. generalization

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Volume is a reflection of the loudness or softness of a person's voice, while _____ is concerned with how high or low a person's voice is.

A. articulation B. inflection C. rate D. pitch

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