Robert is driving Samantha, his girlfriend, home from a party. He notices she is quiet and withdrawn. Robert asks Samantha if she is okay. She replies, "I'm fine", in a snide tone while rolling her eyes. Robert becomes angry and asks what her problem is. Robert is responding to what dimension of Samantha's message?

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Robert is responding to the relational dimension of Samantha's message, which refers to the nature of their relationship and how they feel about each other, as indicated by her tone and non-verbal cues rather than the actual words used.

Robert Is Driving Samantha, His Girlfriend, Home from a Party