"I can't believe Paul took his iPod back. He's such an Indian giver." This statement illustrates _____.

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The statement uses the offensive and stereotypical term "Indian giver," which implies that Native Americans are untrustworthy and take back gifts they have given. This is an example of allness, a communication pattern where someone makes overly broad, generalizing statements that ignore the diversity of individuals or groups.

"I Can't Believe Paul Took His IPod Back