The tort of emotional distress protects from conduct that goes beyond the bounds of decency, but not from:
A) petty insults
B) bad language
C) annoying behavior
D) all the other specific choices
E) none of the other specific choices

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The tort of emotional distress is designed to protect individuals from severe emotional harm caused by another's conduct, but it does not extend to everyday annoyances and minor offenses such as petty insults, bad language, and annoying behavior. These specific choices (A, B, C) are generally considered part of the normal stresses of life and do not rise to the level of actionable conduct under the tort of emotional distress.

The Tort of Emotional Distress Protects from Conduct That Goes