Paul, who is slightly mentally challenged, laughs right along with the people who call him
"the tard" at work. According to the research of John Seiter and his colleagues,
A) as long as it's clear to everyone that "the tard" is a term of endearment, it probably won't
affect how Paul is perceived by his coworkers.
B) Paul is more likely to be perceived more sociable by his peers for going along with this
harmless and mostly affectionate nickname.
C) Paul is more likely to be perceived as less trustworthy than if he was referred to in more
positive terms.
D) the people who use this nickname when referring to Paul are likely to lose their jobs if
overheard by their boss.
C
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