While Ashanti and Candice were shopping at the mall together, Ashanti says, "Meet me at 2:00 in front of Sears." Candice thinks this means outside in front of the parking lot entrance. Ashanti thinks she is saying in front of the entrance on the inside of the mall. They spend two hours waiting for each other. What language problem is reflected in this situation?
A) allness
B) polarization
C) bypassing
D) denotative meaning

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This situation reflects the language problem of bypassing, where the same word can have different meanings for different people, leading to miscommunication. Ashanti and Candice interpreted "in front of Sears" differently, leading to confusion and a two-hour wait.

While Ashanti and Candice Were Shopping at the Mall Together