Jane and her 4-year-old daughter, Michele, are visiting at a friend's house when Michele blurts out, "This house is dirty." Michele clearly does not fully understand the _____ of polite speech yet.

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Pragmatics refers to the social rules and conventions of language use, including understanding what is appropriate to say in different contexts. Michele's comment shows a lack of understanding of these social norms.

Jane and Her 4-Year-Old Daughter, Michele, Are Visiting at a Friend's