Convey More Than You Say

You can Convey more than what you say by flouting the quality-quantity rule. Breaking the maxims will give the listener an idea of what you intend to say, but it will require enough background knowledge and inferential ability to interpret your words. In other words, you need to make the message more specific and compelling.


Convey more than you say by flouting the Quality Rule
Flouting the Quality Rule can be a powerful communication technique, especially when your intention is to convey a negative message. A good example of flouting this maxim is the story of the architect, River. When Raia asked him to design her new house, River replied by providing a comic effect: "I'll design it with a Shake and Shack in front of it!"