Beautiful Dresses
B: Yeah, I was surprised at how expensive the dresses are nowadays! <<back>>
C: Yeah, for being from Wal-Mart, I think it looks pretty nice! <<back>>
This situation represents someone threatening the speaker's positive face. A and B pass each other on the street and exchange hellos, when C [[interjects]].
Sierra Magnotta
A: Wow B, what a beautiful dress!\nB: Thanks! It was pretty expensive, but it was worth it to have such a gorgeous dress!\nC: Pretty exoensive?! I saw you buying it at Wal-Mart last [[weekend]]!
A (Positive): Actually, Wal-Mart has really upped the prices of their clothing recently! I can barely afford to shop there [[anymore]]!\n\nA (Negative): We think it looks really high-end [[though]]!