Face-threatening act

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Face-threatening act is the behavior by another that is perceived as attacking an individual's presenting image, or face.

Definition

According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),

Face-threatening act. Behavior by another that is perceived as attacking an individual's presenting image, or face.