Language has the ability to make an individual seem powerful or powerless. Engaging in powerless talk often demonstrates to others how a person feels about themselves, their ideas, or the situation. Karen, a bank teller, meets with her boss quarterly to discuss bank policies and share ideas about what changes she sees that might benefit the bank. While Karen is a strong performer at the bank with excellent ideas none of her ideas have been implement. Each time Karen meets with her boss she begins her sentences with language like "I think we might..." or "I kinda noticed that..." which are powerless and reduced her perceived knowledge and authority on the situation. What type of powerless talk is Karen engaging in?