Monica's roommate has invited some friends over and they plan on going out later in the evening. Her roommate hasn't invited Monica to come along and when the friends arrive they barely pay any notice to Monica who is watching television alone in the living room. Monica really wants these women to like her and is hoping that they will ask her to join them. When they don't, she starts to worry that she is disliked by her roommate and her friends. What type of face is being threatened in this situation?

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In this situation, Monica's desire to be liked and accepted by her roommate and her friends suggests that her positive face is being threatened. Positive face refers to one's desire to be seen positively, admired, and appreciated by others. Monica's fear of being disliked by her roommate and her friends indicates that her positive face is under threat.

Monica's Roommate Has Invited Some Friends Over and They Plan