It is 6:00 on a Saturday. Leon and Dayna are driving home from work when Dayna says, "We haven't been to that new Italian restaurant yet. Do you want to stop there and eat dinner?" He answers no and drives home as Dayna stares out the window with her arms crossed. An hour later he is watching TV and asks Dayna what is for dinner. She sighs and ignores him. He is totally confused. What difference
in communication style did not contribute to Leon's confusion?
a. He did not realize her question was actually a request.
b. As a male in the relationship, he should make the decisions.
c. He thought she was asking a genuine question so he gave his opinion.
d. He thought since she did not reply to his desire to go home, she was in agreement with him.
B
Correct Answer: As a male in the relationship, he should make the decisions.
Feedback for Correct Answer: His intention was not one of dominance in the relationship but a misunderstanding of the underlying reason behind her question.
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