Relationships in which costs exceed rewards are perceived as having

Which of the following recommendations does the textbook make for self-monitoring?

A. Begin to see yourself as a performer. B. Place responsibility on other people (receivers) for giving meaning to your communication. C. Become aware of your nonverbal communication and how others respond to it. D. Don't worry about what other people think about you.

Holly and Joe work together at the local movie theater. Holly thinks Joe's quirks and shyness are endearing and loves to work beside him. How is Joe, who has low self-esteem, likely to interpret Holly's friendliness?

a. "She's just being nice because she feels sorry for me." b. "Someone finally appreciates me for who I am." c. "She's OK, but I could do better." d. He wouldn't even notice Holly.