Gary Coleman recently attended a team meeting where the fundraising manager criticized him saying,"I tried asking you several times about the utilization of corporate funds for the renewable energy project but you never bothered to answer my query." Coleman handled his criticism constructively by paraphrasing what he said.Which of the following did Coleman most likely say?
A) "You think I am not providing sufficient answers to your query."
B) "You sound pretty agitated for not replying to your query."
C) "Are you saying that I am not providing sufficient answers to your query?"
D) "It is true I have not offered sufficient answers about the utilization of funds."
E) "Please do not be agitated. I will respond to your email at the earliest."

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Constructive ways to respond to criticism and get closer to the real concern include paraphrasing, checking for feelings, checking inferences, and buying time with limited agreement. To paraphrase one should repeat in one's own words, the verbal content of the critic's message.

Gary Coleman Recently Attended a Team Meeting Where the Fundraising