Instead of saying "I don't want to spend time with you," Kiara tells Katherine, "I can't make it tonight." What principle does this best illustrate?
A) Complete comprehension and maximizing understanding is not the goal.
B) Communication is simple.
C) Meanings rest in people.
D) Communication can solve all problems.

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Communication is not always about complete comprehension and maximizing understanding. Sometimes, people use indirect language to avoid conflict or to protect their own feelings. In this case, Kiara is using indirect language to tell Katherine that she doesn't want to spend time with her.

Instead of Saying "I Don't Want to Spend Time with You