Bill Receives a Compliment from His Supervisor Jo

question 1

Multiple Choice

Bill receives a compliment from his supervisor Jo.Which of the following would be considered an assertive response by Bill to the compliment?

• A) 'Oh, it's nothing.'
• B) 'Whatever!'
• C) 'Thanks, Jo.'
• D) 'Leave me alone.'
• E) 'Well, I am the best employee this firm will ever have. '

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Definitions:

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