Barack and Michelle Are Out on Their First Date

Multiple Choice

Barack and Michelle are out on their first date. At the end of the night, Barack picks up the check and says "I'll pay for dinner this time." From this message, Michelle infers that Barack must be interested in her and would like a second date, because paying for dinner "this time" implies he would like there to be a "next time." What aspect of interpersonal messages allows Michelle to make this judgment about Barack's feelings?

A) relational message
B) content message
C) future message
D) outcome message