When Delivering a Face Threatening Act,one Can Choose to Disregard

question 21

Multiple Choice

When delivering a face threatening act,one can choose to disregard altogether the harm the message may inflict on the other person.This strategy is called ______.

• A)off-record
• B)positive politeness
• C)negative politeness
• D)bald on record

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