Which of the following scenarios best illustrates how our "present feelings" can affect our communication with others?

A. Jack was the youngest of six siblings, so his family often viewed him as a child who could not make adult decisions.
B. Always shy, Karen avoided talking with others as much as she could.
C. Ji Sung struggled with English, which discouraged him from asking questions in class.
D. Having just heard that she did poorly on her psychology exam, Sandra was distracted when her friends tried to talk about plans for that night.

Answer: D

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The text describes three ways in which, when you are at work, you are in a different frame where you enact relationships and perform identities connected to work. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

a. Workplace formality/hierarchy b. Workplace identities c. Workplace routine d. Workplace goals

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