Jacob was pouring gravy when he dropped the ladle and splattered gravy all over the tablecloth.In order to maintain his self-esteem, Jacob decided that

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By attributing the mistake to the slipperiness of the ladle, Jacob is not putting the blame on himself but rather on external circumstances. This helps him maintain his self-esteem and avoid feeling incompetent.

Jacob Was Pouring Gravy When He Dropped the Ladle and Splattered