Rosemary was invited to a dinner party by a colleague from her new job. Although she was told to arrive around 7:00, Rosemary made sure that she did not arrive before 7:30 so she would not appear overly eager. In which of the following strategies is Rosemary engaging?
A) Self-handicapping
B) Ingratiation
C) Impression management
D) Social comparison

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Rosemary is engaging in impression management by strategically timing her arrival to give off a certain impression to her colleague and other guests at the party. She wants to come across as social and punctual without seeming too eager or desperate for approval.

Rosemary Was Invited to a Dinner Party by a Colleague