Darrel is gay, and a few of his colleagues are aware of this. At work, he uses communication strategies that emphasize trying to fit in and be accepted by a dominant group. He talks about his nephews when his colleagues talk about their kids and he laughs at some homophobic jokes he does not really feel are funny. In this scenario, Darrel is using ________ strategies in order to assimilate.
A. elaborate
B. aggressive
C. assertive
D. nonassertive
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?