Fred, Your 75-Year-Old Uncle, Has Declined an Invitation to Your

Multiple Choice

Fred, your 75-year-old uncle, has declined an invitation to your college graduation, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. at your college. He lives in another city that is about 30 minutes away. You would really like him to attend. How do you respond?

A) You beg him to come because you really, really want him to be there.
B) You get mad at him for not thinking that your graduation is important enough.
C) You tell him you understand that it might be difficult for him to drive to another city at night. You offer to help him find a ride.
D) You say nothing and accept that he will not be at your graduation.