Communicating Through Plain,everyday Language Requires

question 70

Multiple Choice

Communicating through plain,everyday language requires:

• A) conscious attention to the rules of formal grammar
• B) an array of complex, shared background understandings
• C) an intimate knowledge of the personalities involved in the conversation
• D) an ability to avoid overstating a problem
• E) an explicit exchange of ethnomethodological signals

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Definitions:

Leisure Class

A segment of society that derives its income from investments, inheritance, or other non-labor sources, allowing its members to focus on leisure activities and cultural pursuits rather than traditional labor.

Tax Rebate

A refund on taxes when the tax liability is less than the taxes paid.

Consumer Spending

The total amount of money spent by households in an economy on goods and services, excluding purchases of new housing.

Durable Goods

Products or goods that are intended to last and are characterized by their long usage or service life, such as appliances, cars, and furniture.