Selective borrowing is likely to take place in which of the following scenarios?

a. Twin brothers exchanging music CDs
b. Coworkers conversing about a local news story
c. A chef traveling to Thailand to learn new culinary styles
d. A toddler watching an educational children’s television series


Answer: C

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