John and George share a small office at work. John eats really garlicky food. The smell bothers George so much that sometimes he feels like he is going to gag. After some heated discussion, they decide that John will eat in their office only when George is not in the office. What conflict style have Gilles and Sam used?
A)accommodation
B)compromise
C)win-lose
D)win-win

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The conflict style used is compromise, as both parties have come to a mutual agreement where they are both giving up something to reach a solution. John is giving up the convenience of eating in the office whenever he wants, and George is giving up the expectation of a garlic-free workspace all the time. This compromise allows both parties to still have their needs met to some extent, without either party feeling like they have completely lost.

John and George Share a Small Office at Work