DO NOT USE 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.

Question

DO NOT USE 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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using perception checking allows you to understand the underlying emotions and concerns behind the message. It can help you determine if your roommate's demanding tone is due to frustration or resentment towards you, or if there is another issue at play. Reminding your roommate of past actions or pointing out their defensive tone may escalate the situation, while negotiating a solution to the trash problem ignores the relational aspect of the message. Asking your roommate's friends to explain the real problem is not a respectful or effective way to handle the situation.

DO NOT USE Your Roommate Says, "It's Your Turn to Take