When Tom said to Mary,"I think we need to talk about our relationship," Mary said casually,"The weather sure is beautiful!" Mary's answer illustrates a violation of the conversational maxim of
A)quantity.
B)quality.
C)relation.
D)manner.

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Mary's response violates the conversational maxim of relation because her reply about the weather is unrelated to Tom's suggestion to talk about their relationship.

When Tom Said to Mary,"I Think We Need to Talk