Face Threatening Act

saying something that represents a threat to another person’s self-image

• Infrence

• face-threatening act

• face-saving act

• Face

a person’s public self-image as described in the study of politeness

• Infrence

• speech act

• Cataphora

• Face

What is an example of a face-threatening act?

• Praising someone publicly

• Criticizing someone’s idea in front of others

What is a face-threatening act in communication?

• A) An act that enhances someone's self-image

• B) An act that threatens someone's self-image

• C) An act that is neutral to someone's self-image

• D) An act that saves someone's self-image

Which of the following is an example of a face-threatening act?

• A) Complimenting someone

• B) Apologizing to someone

• C) Criticizing someone publicly

• D) Agreeing with someone

In the context of politeness theory, what does 'face' refer to?

• A) A person's physical appearance

• B) A person's public self-image

• C) A person's private thoughts

• D) A person's emotional state

Which strategy can be used to mitigate a face-threatening act?

• A) Being direct and blunt

• B) Using polite language and hedging

• C) Ignoring the other person

• D) Raising your voice

What is the opposite of a face-threatening act?

• A) Face-saving act

• B) Face-losing act

• C) Face-neutral act

• D) Face-enhancing act

How does a face-threatening act affect communication?

• A) It enhances mutual understanding

• B) It can create tension and conflict

• C) It has no effect on communication

• D) It always leads to agreement

Which of the following is NOT a face-threatening act?

• A) Insulting someone

• B) Giving constructive feedback

• C) Interrupting someone

• D) Ignoring someone's opinion