Studies on Politeness Have Shown All of the Following EXCEPT

question 60

Multiple Choice

Studies on politeness have shown all of the following EXCEPT

• A) women's speech is more polite than men's speech.
• B) men use more indirect statements when making requests than women do.
• C) cultures differ in how they define politeness.
• D) indirect statements can be viewed positively or negatively.

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Definitions:

Effective Group Process

A method where members of a team collaborate efficiently to achieve shared goals, with emphasis on communication, organization, and conflict resolution.

Team Process

The way team members work together to accomplish tasks.

Accomplish Tasks

The act of successfully completing specific activities or objectives.

Team Effectiveness

The measure of a team's ability to achieve its goals and objectives in an efficient and timely manner.