Jim has been told that he sometimes monopolizes conversations by trying to be funny. At lunch the next day, he consciously attempts to listen more than speak. Identify the behavior Jim is engaging in.

What will be an ideal response?


Jim is engaging in self-monitoring to control his public behavior.

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