Brian Practices the Impression Management Technique of Supplication When He

Brian practices the impression management technique of supplication when he asks his team leader

A) "How long do you think you will last in your job?"
B) "Have you noticed how well I have performed lately?"
C) "May I work on company premises on Sundays?"
D) "Would you help me with this problem?" (Brian can solve the problem in question without assistance.)