Your roommate says, "It's your turn to take out the trash" in a demanding tone of voice.If you want to find out the relational dimension of the message, you should
A)remind your roommate nicely that you took the trash out last night.
B)use perception checking to see if your roommate is upset with you.
C)negotiate other ways of dealing with the trash problem.
D)ask your roommate's friends to explain the real problem.
E)point out how defensive your roommate sounds.

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Perception checking allows you to clarify the underlying message or emotions behind a statement. Asking your roommate if they are upset with you can help you understand the relational dimension of the message and resolve any issues between you two.

Your Roommate Says, "It's Your Turn to Take Out the Trash