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Who is the author of the book 'The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense'?
The book talks about different types of communication patterns. What is one of them?SatirPresuppositionComputerPalindromeHaikuSonnet
What is the primary focus of the book?
Who does the author suggest should learn techniques of verbal self-defense?EveryonePsychologistsTeachersLawyers
According to the book, what is one way of responding to abusive language?Counter with kindnessIgnore itChange the subjectReply with stronger abusive languageCriticize the abuser's grammar
Name one of the 'traps' mentioned in the book.
What is the relation between language and thought according to the book?They are interconnectedThought shapes languageLanguage is independent of thoughtThought is a subset of language
What is a 'you-language' according to the book?
What is the ultimate aim of verbal self-defense according to the book?Peaceful resolutionWinning the argumentMaking the other person feel inferior
What is a 'killer phrase' as per the book?