A soccer team is at a local bar celebrating a victory. The captain is drinking excessively, and his teammates are concerned by his behaviour. The assistant captain decides to speak up and states, "I probably shouldn't say this, but you should stop drinking and go home." What type of deferential language did the assistant captain use?
A)disclaimer
B)hedge
C)hesitation
D)accommodation

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The assistant captain used a disclaimer ("I probably shouldn't say this, but...") to preface his advice, indicating a form of deferential language that acknowledges potential overstepping before making a statement.

A Soccer Team Is at a Local Bar Celebrating a Victory