When being praised for his role in diffusing a crisis, the department leader shrugged off taking credit for his success by saying that his team's hard work had made all the difference. This is an example of the maxim of _______.
A) relation
B) quality
C) self-denigration
D) manner

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The department leader is downplaying his own role in diffusing the crisis, and instead giving credit to his team. This is an example of self-denigration, which is the maxim of modesty.

When Being Praised for His Role in Diffusing a Crisis