Andy compliments his mother's new hairstyle just before he asks her if she can loan him some money for the weekend, hoping that this will put her in a good mood and improve his chances of getting the loan. His compliment is serving which functional communication competency?

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Andy's compliment is aimed at influencing his mother's mood and behavior to increase the likelihood of her agreeing to loan him money, which aligns with the control function of communication. This function involves attempts to affect the environment and others' behavior.

Andy Compliments His Mother's New Hairstyle Just Before He Asks