If an Association with a Particular Person Might Reflect Poorly

question 46

Multiple Choice

If an association with a particular person might reflect poorly on us,how are we likely to deal with the situation?

• A) by distancing ourselves from that person
• B) by coming to that person's defense
• C) by strengthening our association with that person
• D) by trying to seem similar to that person

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