There Are Different politeness Strategies that People Use to Avoid

question 6

Multiple Choice

There are different politeness strategies that people use to avoid or mitigate the possibility of threatening the face of someone else. Consider the following scenario: Bernice loaned her favorite DVD's to her friend Tamara. She now wants them back, so she says to Tamara: "Are you enjoying the DVD's I gave you?" Which politeness strategy is Bernice using to avoid threatening Tamara's face?

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

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Definitions:

Palpation

The act of examining part of the body by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Percussing

A method in medical examinations where the surface of the body is tapped lightly to evaluate the condition of the organs underneath.

Abdominal Musculature

Refers to the muscles found in the abdomen area, responsible for posture, movement, and the protection of internal organs.

Obese Patient

An individual who has an excessive amount of body fat, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.