Edie is upset with Cletus because he made a comment that she isn't as slim as she used to be. Edie shrieks at Cletus, "You jerk! You always disrespect me! And anyway, you're about twice the man I married!" According to the authors of your book, the mistake Edie made was all of the following EXCEPT:

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Edie's response to Cletus involves not expressing negative emotions appropriately, not using "I" language, and criticizing instead of making a complaint, which are all considered inappropriate communication techniques. Therefore, the option that she did not do is "using appropriate communication techniques."

Edie Is Upset with Cletus Because He Made a Comment