Which of the following statements illustrates an ineffective confrontation?
A) "You are a phony! You are always smiling and that's not real."
B) "I feel uncomfortable with you because I'm afraid of what you think of me."
C) "I find it very difficult to be open with you."
D) "I don't like it that I often feel inadequate when I am with you."

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The statement "You are a phony! You are always smiling and that's not real." is an example of an ineffective confrontation because it attacks the person's character rather than addressing specific behaviors or expressing the speaker's feelings. It is accusatory and likely to provoke defensiveness rather than open communication.

Which of the Following Statements Illustrates an Ineffective Confrontation