Which of these statements is an example of indexing?
A) "I noticed that the other day, when you were reading, you acted a little rude."
B) "I have a completely different perspective than an African American."
C) "I felt ignored when you kept looking at your phone while I was talking."
D) "I think you are can be selfish sometimes, though you're usually mature."

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Indexing is the act of attributing a particular characteristic to a person based on their membership in a particular group. In this case, the speaker is attributing rudeness to the listener based on the fact that they are reading.

Which of These Statements Is an Example of Indexing