Josh hates baseball, but Jessica suggests that they go to a Mets game. Which of the following would be a passive response?
A) "I'm sorry, but I find baseball boring."
B) "Sure, whatever you want is fine with me."
C) "Thanks, but no thanks."
D: "I am hurt that you forgot how much I dislike baseball."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A passive response typically involves indirect resistance to the desires or demands of others, often by being agreeable on the surface but not actually engaging with the proposal in a meaningful way. In this case, saying "Sure, whatever you want is fine with me" is a passive response because it doesn't confront the issue directly (Josh's dislike for baseball) and instead defers to Jessica's preference without genuine enthusiasm.

Josh Hates Baseball, but Jessica Suggests That They Go to a Mets