All of the following are nondefensive responses to criticism recommended by your text except
A. asking for more details about the criticism.
B. accepting the speaker's comments, even if you disagree.
C. guessing about the details of the criticism.
D. paraphrasing the speaker's comments.
E. asking about the consequences of your behavior.
Answer: B. accepting the speaker's comments, even if you disagree.
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