Supervisor Janet tells Juan,"Don't be late for work." Janet's probable metacommunication is
A)"I'm in charge here."
B)"You are frequently late for work and this is a warning."
C)"This is America, not Mexico."
D)"I know are doing your best to be on time."

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Janet's use of the word "Don't" indicates that there is an issue with Juan being late for work. The phrase "this is a warning" may not be explicitly stated, but it is implied that Juan needs to improve his punctuality.

Supervisor Janet Tells Juan,"Don't Be Late for Work