Lt. Charles just joined the air force. She notices that the people she works with seem to have a way of speaking that is different than other groups she has observed. They use certain words that they all seem to understand. They are tight knit. She starts to use such language in an attempt to become closer to the group. What best explains her actions?
A) Powerless language
B) Powerful language
C) Convergence
D) Divergence

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Lt. Charles is using convergence, which is the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others in order to become more similar and thus closer to the group. This is a common way to try to fit in or be accepted by a new group.

Lt Charles Just Joined the Air Force