In Order to Avoid Embarrassing Instances Where a Woman Would

In order to avoid embarrassing instances where a woman would have to reject a man, women, instead,

A) were very direct with the man and told him verbally that she was not interested.
B) resorted to typical female roles, such as being submissive and deferent, so that the man would not lose face.
C) showed that they had power in this interaction and acted strongly and boldly.
D) would accept a man's advances for one dance just to avoid awkward situations.