Sari and Sieglinde are friends. Every time they talk, Sari tries to turn the conversation toward herself. According to Derber, what is the most likely thing for Sieglinde to do during their conversations?
A) She leaves the room.
B) She does not notice anything wrong.
C) She challenges Sari over her rude behaviour.
D) She starts speaking over Sari and does not allow her to take turns.

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According to Charles Derber's concept of conversational narcissism, people often do not notice the subtle shifts in conversation that allow others to dominate or turn the focus onto themselves. Sieglinde is likely to not notice anything wrong with Sari's behavior, as these dynamics can be quite subtle and normalized in social interactions.

Sari and Sieglinde Are Friends