Your friend asks you what you think of her new ride. You don't like it, but you tell her that it's a definite upgrade from her last car. This response balances your desire to be honest with your desire to __________

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Maintaining positive face refers to the effort to preserve one's self-esteem or image in the eyes of others. By framing your response in a way that avoids directly criticizing your friend's new car, you are trying to keep the interaction positive and avoid hurting her feelings, thus maintaining her positive face.

Your Friend Asks You What You Think of Her New