When the family shows up late for Sunday dinner at your grandmother's home, she says, "I don't mind." But during the meal, she remarks, "It must be nice to sleep late on Sunday morning instead of waking up early to cook a meal." Which of the following best describes her behavior?
A) interdependent
B) directly aggressive
C) passive aggressive
D) assertive

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The grandmother's behavior is passive aggressive, as she is indirectly expressing her frustration about the family being late by making a snide comment during the meal. She is not being assertive by directly communicating her feelings, nor is she being directly aggressive by lashing out at the family. The behavior also suggests a lack of interdependency, as she may feel unsupported or taken for granted by the family.

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