Max wanted to stop by a friend's house on the way home from work. When his wife asked how long he would be, he replied, "Just a little while." Three hours later, he came home to an angry woman. The misunderstanding created here was a function of _______ language.

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The misunderstanding arose because "Just a little while" is a relative term; its meaning can vary greatly from one person to another. Max's idea of "a little while" was different from his wife's, leading to the conflict.

Max Wanted to Stop by a Friend's House on the Way