Usually, the meanings for words are self-evident and stable

It is wise to look at yourself, the speaker, as a first principle of informative speaking, since you – and only you – will influence the information to be given and how it is to be presented

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Conflict rituals

a. are always damaging. b. should be replaced with compromise. c. most often involve avoidance by both of the participants in the conflict. d. become problems when they are seen as the only way to resolve problems. e. are defined as ways partners use guilt and intimidation to fight dirty.