Refusing dessert on the first offer, and assuming that there will be a second or even a third offer, is an example of
A)different modalities.
B)indirection.
C)symbolic capital.
D)mutual intelligibility

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This behavior is an example of indirection, where a person might refuse an offer initially due to politeness or cultural norms, expecting that the offer will be made again.

Refusing Dessert on the First Offer, and Assuming That There