Question

Which of the following is an example of the face-saving principle of language?Please select the best answer from the choices provideda. a student spitting on the ground in the middle of having a conversation with his teacherb. a man interrupting a co-worker because he doesn’t agree with her opinionc. a brother walking away from an argument with his sisterd. a friend avoiding a controversial topic

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A friend avoiding a controversial topic.

Explanation:

The face-saving principle of language is a term that symbolizes avoiding embarrassment. This principle is applicable when someone does not have any idea about the something and there is an ongoing discussion or debate concerning that he/she can just avoid such discussion or avoid the topic.

Answer 2

Answer:

D). A friend avoiding a controversial topic.

Explanation:

The Face-saving principle of language is associated with the attempt to lessening or avoiding the embarrassment or humiliation that an individual may face. Such a principle presents the person in a respectful manner in the embarrassing situations.

As per the question, option D exemplifies this 'face-saving' principle of language as the friend attempts to look presentable in the situation where he has a threat of being humiliated or embarrassed by avoiding the controversial topic. Thus, this reflects that this friend is trying to 'save his face'(applies 'face-saving principle') and hence, option D is the correct answer.