Kathy is a paralegal at a large law firm located in a large building in a downtown area. She works in the transactional department with attorneys Peter and Cheryl. Peter's domestic partner is George, and over the years, Kathy, Peter, and George have become good friends. Kathy also knows Tina, a secretary at a mid-size law firm in the same building. One day, when Kathy was at lunch with Tina, Tina mentioned that she heard an associate in her law firm is having a sexual relationship with Peter. From the options listed below, what is Kathy's best response to Peter and George?
A)Confront Peter with the information, and if Peter admits the relationship, tell George what she has learned.
B)Approach Peter confidentially, tell him she is not comfortable with situation, and let him know that if he does not break it off, she will request a transfer to another department.
C)Not mention anything to either Peter or George in order to maintain a professional relationship with Peter and others at the law firm.
D)Approach George confidentially, try to find out if he already knows, and if he does not, tell him about Peter's relationship.

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Not mention anything to either Peter or George in order to maintain a professional relationship with Peter and others at the law firm. Of the options listed, Answer C is the best option because it opts for discretion and seeks to maintain a professional relationship with Peter and others. Answer A is not the best choice because it is confrontational and would make a professional relationship with Peter difficult. Answer B is not the best approach because, although less disruptive than Answers A and D, could still lead to friction and/or animosity. Answer D is not the best approach because telling George about Peter's relationship would make it difficult to maintain a working relationship with Peter.

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