Jackie finds out that another person in her office received the promotion they were both interviewed for. This could be considered a(n)
A) competence face.
B) face-threatening act.
C) fellowship face.
D) autonomy face.
E) face need.

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Face-threatening acts are defined as events that hinder the fulfillment of one or more face needs. In this case, not getting a promotion she interviewed for is a face-threatening act for Jackie.

Jackie Finds Out That Another Person in Her Office Received