Why might you use equivocal language?
A) To avoid hurting someone's feelings
B) To avoid lying
C) To help the receiver save face
D) All of these reasons

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Equivocal language can be used for various reasons such as to avoid hurting someone's feelings, to avoid lying or to help the receiver save face. Therefore, all of these reasons are valid for using equivocal language.

Why Might You Use Equivocal Language