Carmen hates it when Manuel leaves the cap off the toothpaste. She confronted him with her feelings about it, but when he argued that it was a trivial matter, she gave in quickly, not wanting Manuel to be angry with her. Carmen's behavior exemplifies which of the following styles of managing conflict?

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Carmen gave in quickly to avoid conflict and maintain a smooth relationship with Manuel. This is an example of accommodating to his position rather than insisting on her own.

Carmen Hates It When Manuel Leaves the Cap Off the Toothpaste