Our Textbook Relates Deborah Tannen's Anecdote About a Wife Who

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Multiple Choice

Our textbook relates Deborah Tannen's anecdote about a wife who wanted a drink while on a driving trip with her husband.She asked him,"Would you like to stop for a drink?" but was upset when he truthfully answered "no" and did not stop.Which of the following was occurring in this anecdote?

• A) She was playing "mind games" with him.
• B) He thought she was asking an information question,but she was trying to initiate a discussion about what both of them would like.
• C) He was not listening to her.
• D) She was showing concern for her husband's wants,but he was not showing concern for her wants.

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