If You Did Not Get Along Very Well with Your

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you did not get along very well with your boss but wanted to "patch things up," which of the following acts does expectancy violations theory predict would yield you the best response?

• A) immediately starting to ask her out to lunch, bring her coffee, and do small favors for her every day
• B) trying to win favor with her circle of friends
• C) explaining to your boss how much better you are than all of your coworkers to gain her respect
• D) remaining civil and polite and gradually becoming more friendly over time

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