Melinda Is Talking to Her Supervisor, Suggesting They Implement a New

Multiple Choice

Melinda is talking to her supervisor, suggesting they implement a new process for their department. While Melinda is speaking, her boss is fidgeting in his seat and glances at his watch several times. When Melinda asks what he thinks he stands up and walks out the door saying, "Sure, sure. It sounds fine. Let's talk later." As an active listener Melinda ________.

A) will interpret this as an unequivocal acceptance of her suggestion
B) knows that they will have to work out the details but her suggestion is definitely approved
C) will perceive that her boss was in a hurry and that they will likely need to revisit this discussion
D) knows that he was anxious to leave the room because he disliked her idea so much
E) understands by his nonverbal cues that he has rejected her idea, though in a way that spares her feelings