Mary does not like to talk to others about her financial situation. When her friend asks her how much savings she has she says, "Oh, I'm not sure; my parents take care of that," even though she is the one who manages her finances. Mary's response indicates what?
A) A direct strategy to manage privacy
B) An indirect strategy to manage privacy
C) Rapport-talk
D) Report-talk

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Mary is using an indirect strategy to manage her privacy by avoiding the question and redirecting the conversation to her parents.

Mary Does Not Like to Talk to Others About Her