Read the article “Why Don’t You Say What You Mean” by Deborah Tannen and answer

Read the article “Why Don’t You Say What You Mean” by Deborah Tannen and answer

Read the article “Why Don’t You Say What You Mean” by Deborah Tannen and answer the following questions:
What does Tannen claim is the most effective means of communication – direct or indirect? Is it possible that both are equally effective? How? Recall the last conversation you had where the meaning you were trying to convey was misunderstood because of your choice of direct or indirect speech. What happened?
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