According to the authors, persuasion is related to face because:
A) trying to persuade someone else often involves a face threat.
B) you need to be "in your face" in order to persuade someone else.
C) persuasion often is based on face-to-face communication.
D) persuasion gives approval to other people and thus exemplifies face.
E) only dysfunctional people have face needs and these are easy to persuade.

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Persuasion often involves a face threat because it can challenge the listener's self-image or autonomy, which are aspects of "face" in communication theory.

According to the Authors, Persuasion Is Related to Face Because