Case Analysis Question for Single Selection Tricky Feedback Rose and Drew are colleagues in a marketing company. One morning Drew drops into Rose’s office to introduce an advertising plan to her. As Drew presents his ideas, Rose nods her head and says “Um”, “Uh huh” and “Yes”. When Drew finishes his introduction and asks what she thinks about his advertising plan, Rose replies, “I really don’t think that plan will sell the product well.” Feeling misled, Drew demands, “Then why do you agree with me the whole time I presented my idea?” Completely confused, Rose responds, “What makes you think I was agreeing with you?” Question: Why does Drew misunderstand Rose’s response when introducing an advertising plan to her?
A.
Because Rose praises the advertising plan.
B.
Because Rose appreciates the advertising plan.
C.
Because Rose understands clearly the advertising plan.
D.
Because Drew notices Rose’s nodding her head and hears Rose’s “Um”, “Uh huh” and “Yes”, and interprets Rose’s above-mentioned feedback according to rules of communication in masculine culture.