Though her new office didn't have a formal dress code, Cassie's coworkers laughed when they told her about how the person who previously held her position always wore jeans to work. This is an example of:
a. an introduction to the jargon Cassie will need for the job.
b. positive face threat for Cassie because she wants to wear jeans to work.
c. a story that tells Cassie the norms for appropriate dress.
d. tensions in the workplace caused by out-group status.
c. a story that tells Cassie the norms for appropriate dress.
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