Lauren is self-conscious about her cooking abilities and fears her new boyfriend will judge her harshly after eating the dinner she has prepared. Which of the following strategies is likely to buffer her self-esteem from insult?
A. Telling him upfront that she is an awful cook and offering to buy pizza, if needed
B. Repeatedly bragging about her cooking abilities before and during the meal
C. Spending more time than usual on the dish to make sure it is delicious
D. Preparing a fancy dish that she considers to be her specialty
Answer: A
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