A face-saving technique in which all parties involved in an embarrassing situation ignore it and continue their
conversation or interaction as though the embarrassing situation never happened is referred to as ________.
A) redefining the situation
B) teamwork
C) studied nonobservance
D) impression management



Answer :

C) Studied nonobservance  

A face-saving technique in which all parties involved in an embarrassing situation ignore it and continue their conversation or interaction as though the embarrassing situation never happened is referred to as studied nonobservance. In this case, studied nonobservance is the act of diminishing or undermining a set of faulty, distressing or embarrassing behaviors or actions. Includes the flaws, lack of awareness and defects are ceased to keep the person or individual “on the move” as not to ruin the ego or the self.