Alignment actions are behaviors people use to resolve discrepancies between someone's behavior and cultural norms. Which type of alignment action is illustrated in the following interaction between two co-workers?
Ben: What do you think of the new person that was hired here?
Sarah: Well, I don't have much to base it on yet, but I would say she
Is not as competent as she should be for this job.

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In the interaction, Sarah uses a disclaimer ("I don't have much to base it on yet") before expressing a potentially negative opinion about the new hire's competence. This is a preemptive move to mitigate the impact of her statement, aligning it with cultural norms of giving people a chance before forming a strong opinion.

Alignment Actions Are Behaviors People Use to Resolve Discrepancies Between