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

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Choosing option C allows Jacob to maintain his self-esteem as it frames the incident as a result of an external factor (the ladle being slippery) rather than a personal flaw or mistake. It also doesn't place blame on anyone else, as option B might do. Option D is also a viable choice, but it implies that Jacob did something wrong to begin with and needs to improve, whereas option C takes the focus off of Jacob altogether. Option A is the worst choice as it is self-deprecating and damaging to Jacob's self-esteem.

Jacob Was Pouring Gravy When He Dropped the Ladle and Splattered