Question 1
__________ is an example of a noncontroversial topic that is appropriate for small talk.
◦ Politics
◦ Religion
◦ Sex
◦ Weather
Question 2
"Let me do the grocery shopping this week; I know you are busy with schoolwork" is an example of what principle of politeness?
◦ maxim of tact
◦ maxim of generosity
◦ maxim of approbation
◦ maxim of agreement