Mary does not like to talk to others about her financial situation.When her friend asks her how much savings she has she says,"Oh,I'm not sure;my parents take care of that," even though she is the one who manages her finances.Mary's response indicates what?
A)a direct strategy to manage privacy
B)an indirect strategy to manage privacy
C)rapport-talk
D)report-talk

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Mary's response is an indirect strategy to manage privacy because she avoids directly answering the question and instead deflects by saying her parents take care of it. This allows her to maintain privacy without being rude or confrontational.

Mary Does Not Like to Talk to Others About Her