When delivering a face threatening act, one can choose to be ambiguous so that the face of another isn’t harmed, but there is the potential that the message will be misinterpreted. This strategy is called ______.

A. off-record
B. positive politeness
C. negative politeness
D. bald on record

A. off-record

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According to Burleson and Samter, the ability to make another person feel good is known as a

A) conversational skill. B) ego supportive skill. C) referential skill. D) comforting skill. E) persuasive skill.

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The first suggested strategy for repairing a relationship is to ________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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