Justin has a strong southern accent. He's speaking with his friend Jamarcus. Jamarcus thinks of Justin as a little less sophisticated because of his accent. They're discussing where to eat when Justin says, "It frustrates me when you always choose where we eat." Jamarcus responds, "I hate to make you feel that way, um, is there something I can do?" Which part of the description addresses status?
A) Jamarcus thinks of Justin as a little less sophisticated because of his accent.
B) Justin says, "It frustrates me when you always choose where we eat."
C) Jamarcus responds, "I hate to make you feel that way, um, is there something I can do?"
D) No part of the description addresses status.

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Jamarcus's perception of Justin as less sophisticated due to his accent is a reflection of status, as it implies a judgment of social or intellectual standing based on speech patterns.

Justin Has a Strong Southern Accent