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Negative Face Autonomous Act Impostion Refers One's Freedom

Front Negative face
Back The need to be autonomous and act without impostion from others. It refers to one's freedom to act, and is threatened when someone is forced to submit to the will of their interlocutor. Threats and warnings are examples of violating these needs

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