In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen Notes That

question 21

Multiple Choice

In "Conversation Style: Talking on the Job," Tannen notes that men often fail to ask for directions and that women usually do ask for directions.Because it is easy to show that not asking for directions can have dire consequences,she suggests that men

• A) should change and ask for directions.
• B) should ask for directions but in an indirect manner.
• C) should be flexible, asking for directions when it seems appropriate to do so.
• D) should have a female companion ask for directions.

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Definitions:

Emotional Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression, often triggered by stressful situations.

Anticipatory Embarrassment

The feeling of embarrassment anticipated before engaging in an action that might be perceived as awkward or embarrassing by oneself or others.

Social Reputation

The collective opinion or social evaluation of a person or organization within a community or society.

Self-Presentation Theory (SPT)

A theory proposing that people will attempt to control the perceptions of themselves by others through manipulation of their own self-presentation or behavior in social contexts.