People have difficulty understanding a statement like "She is not unfriendly" because

A) she may, in fact, be friendly.
B) double negatives are difficult to understand.
C) most people are basically unfriendly.
D) language is productive rather than interpretive.

Double Negatives

A grammatical construction that uses two negative elements to convey a positive meaning.

Language

A system of communication using sounds or symbols that enables us to express our feelings, thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

Interpretive

Relating to or involving interpretation, especially in the context of analyzing texts, symbols, or social interactions.