By means of cultural influences, asking an African-American to "tone things down" can often be construed by the party as all of the following except:

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Asking an African-American to "tone things down" could be seen as inappropriate and offensive regardless of the counselor's race. It suggests that their behavior is unacceptable or too extreme, which can be interpreted as a form of discrimination. Therefore, it is not necessary for the counselor to be of the same race to provide appropriate counseling.

By Means of Cultural Influences, Asking an African-American to "Tone