I am definitely guilty of using direct speech a lot of the time. I am someone who likes things to get done without people messing around. Tannen said "Those who expect orders to be given indirectly are offended when they come unadorned."(Tannen 395). I am a perfectionist ,who like things done a certain way. Therefore, as stated before I normally use direct speech that is very detailed and to the point. Different cultures take indirect and direct speech very differently. America is a very busy and fast moving country. If you do not use direct speech in America when you absolutely want something done it will probably not get done. However, if you use direct speech in the Cancun, relaxed and slow moving, area you might come off as demanding and
