Face Threatening Act

The following are examples of face threatening acts, EXCEPT

• Shut up

• Pass me the salt

• Pardon me

• Move out of the way

Which of these are negative face-threatening acts?

• Asking for a lift to a party

• Complimenting someone

• Not listening attentively to a teacher

• Giving someone advice when they haven't asked for it

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

• Offering assistance

• Making a polite request

• Interrupting someone while they are speaking

• Thanking someone for their help

Correcting someone in front of others is a face-threatening act.

• True

• False

If a speaker says soemthing that represents a threat to another individual's expectations regarding self-image, it is described as ______ .

• face wants

• face threatening act

• face saving act

The following are examples of face threatening acts, EXCEPT

• A) Criticizing someone in public

• B) Asking someone to move their car

• C) Offering a compliment

• D) Interrupting a conversation

Which of these are positive face-threatening acts?

• A) Asking for a favor

• B) Criticizing someone's work

• C) Ignoring someone's greeting

• D) Offering unsolicited advice

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

• A) Offering help

• B) Making a demand

• C) Apologizing for a mistake

• D) Giving a compliment

Correcting someone's grammar in a conversation is a face-threatening act.

• A) True

• B) False

If a speaker says something that challenges another individual's self-esteem, it is described as ______ .

• A) face saving act

• B) face threatening act

• C) face wants

• D) face negotiation