Rhonda Believes That If She Lets Derek Believe She Is

Rhonda believes that if she lets Derek believe she is interested in being sexual with him, he is more likely to ask her to go with him to an upcoming big event. As she gets ready for her date, she rehearses how she will cleverly drop hints about this. Such strategies are usually perceived as

A) awkward.
B) convincing and inviting.
C) direct communication.
D) manipulative.