How does language have the power to reflect attitudes? Define and provide examples of
messages that express affiliation and disaffiliation. Define relational messages and provide an
example of one that is hurtful and one that is less hurtful.
What will be an ideal response?
Messages of affiliation show belonging, and messages of disaffiliation show lack of
connection with others. Relational messages convey information about relationships, especially
power and connectedness. Figure 4.2 provides examples of hurtful and less hurtful relational
messages.
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speech. Indicate whether the statement is true or false