In 2009, newly elected president Barack Obama visited a famous eatery in Washington, D.C., and, after paying his tab, was asked by the cashier if he wanted his change. The president's reply was, "Nah, we straight." Which of the following was the president doing?

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The president was using code switching, which involves changing languages, dialects, or communication styles depending on the situation and audience. In this case, he was using language that is common and familiar among African Americans, which is a form of code switching.

In 2009, Newly Elected President Barack Obama Visited a Famous