Which of the following illustrates "confrontive assertion"?

a. "Excuse me, I'd like to finish what I'm saying."
b. "I said it was OK to borrow my records as long as you checked with me first.
Now you're playing them without asking me. I'd like to know why you did
that."
c. "This is the third and last time I am going to tell you that we don't want
your company. Please leave!"
d. "When I'm constantly interrupted, I lose my train of thoughts. I start
feeling hurt and angry. I'd like you to wait until I finish speaking."


b

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