Suppose a young couple are sitting quietly at home, engaged in separate activities. Which of the following would count as a "bid" for attention?

A. Doing the dishes as promised in an earlier conversation
B. Respecting the other person's privacy while they work
C. Asking the other person what time they want to eat dinner
D. Making a comment about something interesting that happened earlier


Answer: D

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