When Tyrone shows up late to Manuel’s house and apologizes, Manuel replies, “I know I try to be on time, and it hurts when you’re late because it seemsto me as if it’s not important or something.” Manuel’s comment is an example of a(n) _____

a. conversational rule
b. contextual rule
c. “I” statement
d. “you” statement


Answer: c

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