Author Question: In choosing the appropriate tone, a) use a semiformal tone when you want to sound conversational. ... (Read 166 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In choosing the appropriate tone,

a) use a semiformal tone when you want to sound conversational.
b) use a formal tone with subordinates.
c) use an informal tone with superiors.
d) use a negative tone when conveying bad news.
e) when in doubt, avoid being too casual.

Question 2

How does Tannen begin this essay?

a. with an anecdote about a husband and wife's communication habits
b. with a story about the first date she ever went on
c. with a list of popularly held beliefs about the differences between men and women