Which of the Following Statements Signals Higher Status of the Person

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements signals higher status of the person uttering the statement, perhaps indicating anger, and informal conversation is not appropriate?

• A) "I would be honored if you sit down."
• B) "You must be so tired. Why don't you sit down?"
• C) "Sit down!"
• D) "Have you considered sitting down?"

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Definitions:

Social

Pertaining to society or its organization, often involving the collective behavior and interactions among individuals within a community.

Political

Pertaining to or concerned with the affairs of government, policy-making, or the administration of the state.

Kaleidoscopic

Having complex patterns of colors; changing rapidly in a dynamic, complex manner.

Surreal

Pertaining to surrealism, an artistic and literary movement that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind by the juxtaposition of irrational images.