Gracie was uncomfortable when her friend praised her athletic skills, so she stressed that she really wasn’t that good and it was a team effort. Gracie was demonstrating the principle of _______, which states that you should minimize your abilities and talents in conversation

A) cooperation
B) understanding
C) face-saving
D) self-denigration

Answer: D

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