Ahmed has only been in the United States for a year and has not completely adjusted to new social norms. He notices his friend has had an acne breakout and says, "Your face looks terrible." His friend is very unhappy with the comment. What could Ahmed have done to better manage his identity to follow social rules?
A) He could have told his friend on social media.
B) He could have told his friend that he was having a breakout rather than that he looked terrible.
C) He could have made an excuse for his comment.
D) He could have chosen not to say anything to avoid making his friend uncomfortable.

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Ahmed could have chosen not to say anything to avoid making his friend uncomfortable, as commenting on someone's appearance, especially negatively, can be considered impolite in many social contexts.

Ahmed Has Only Been in the United States for a Year