Eduardo is at a party where he doesn't know many people. He feels out of place until another party goer introduces himself. Liam is friendly, talkative, and cracks several jokes. He stands very close to Eduardo, even patting his shoulder several times. Although Eduardo isn't really a touchy-feely person, he doesn't mind because Liam is so sincere and welcoming. Eduardo even finds himself slapping Liam on the back while laughing at some of his jokes. Eduardo's behavior is an example of
A) reflecting.
B) compensating.
C) accommodating.
D) contradicting.

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Eduardo's behavior is an example of accommodating, which means he is adjusting his own behavior to match Liam's social cues and actions to better fit into the social situation.

Eduardo Is at a Party Where He Doesn't Know Many