When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) __________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) __________ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"
A) pessimist; optimist
B) realist; pessimist
C) optimist; realist
D) optimist; pessimist

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An optimist tends to have a positive outlook and focus on the good aspects of a situation, while a pessimist tends to have a negative outlook and focus on the bad aspects of a situation. Therefore, an optimist would say "that glass is half full," while a pessimist would say "no, that glass is half empty!"

When Looking at a Glass That Is Neither Completely Full