Celine plans to give a toast at her cousin Mandy's wedding. Midway through the reception and shortly before she plans to speak, the family receives news that one of the groom's uncles has been in a car wreck and is in serious condition. Celine has never met the uncle. During her speech, Celine should
A. force herself to cry so that she can use her upbeat, joyful speech, but still seem somber.
B. carry on with her original speech as though everything is fine and nothing has changed.
C. acknowledge the accident by making a joke about it in the hopes of livening things up.
D. respond to the shift in tone, perhaps acknowledging the tragedy in a sensitive manner.
Answer: D
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