Communicating through plain,everyday language requires:
A) conscious attention to the rules of formal grammar
B) an array of complex, shared background understandings
C) an intimate knowledge of the personalities involved in the conversation
D) an ability to avoid overstating a problem
E) an explicit exchange of ethnomethodological signals

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Communicating through plain, everyday language requires an array of complex, shared background understandings. It is essential to understand the context, cultural norms, and societal conventions to express oneself adequately. A conscious attention to the rules of formal grammar (A) is not a requisite for everyday language. An intimate knowledge of the personalities involved in the conversation (C) may help but is not mandatory for effective communication. Similarly, explicit exchange of ethnomethodological signals (E) is not required for plain language. The ability to avoid overstating a problem (D) can be helpful, but it is not always necessary.

Communicating Through Plain,everyday Language Requires