Peter Consistently Comments on Jake's Appearance, Sarcastically Commenting on His

question 115

Multiple Choice

Peter consistently comments on Jake's appearance, sarcastically commenting on his clothes and haircut, insisting on sitting beside him in the lunchroom and complaining about the odors from his food. He makes up stories about Jake, and then laughs and tells everyone Jake is his best friend. Peter's behaviour is

• A)bullying.
• B)ingratiating.
• C)legitimate.
• D)condescending.
• E)self-promotion.

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