1.Is the author's claim objective? [Topic and Position]
2.From what perspective did the author write the text? [Style]
3.Is the information arranged according to the content, by the author'sargument or by the needs of the audience? [Organization]
4.Which of the references elicits further discussion? [Research/Sources]
5.Where is the text found? [Audience]
6.Does the text mean to persuade? [Purpose/Context]
7.Are the sources credible? [Proof/Evidence]
8.Which of the evidence carries the more weight? [Proof/Evidence]
9.How is the information arranged in the text ? [Organization]
10.What can you infer from the writer's choice of words? [Style]
Can we see the sentences, please?
I would say that it’s hard to say no to people because of the fear that the other person will take offense in you saying no. We just want the other person to like and accept you, which causes you to do things that you don’t really want to do, but do to please the other person. It is basically just a desire to fit in and to be liked by others.
Maintaining eye contact with the speaker
I think.
because you could be writing notes, and that doesn't include eye contact
