John, a White American, wasn't sure what to do when he was called on to make a toast at his Filipino friend's engagement party. He "winged it," patterning his remarks after the last toast by the groom's father, and it was well received. Which of the following statements is true of John, considering he did not know exactly what to say?

A. John engaged in interpreting what the groom's father said.
B. John engaged in an improvised performance.
C. John engaged in translating what the groom's father said.
D. John engaged in a third culture style of communication.


Answer: B

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