Tom is angry at Linda because, once again, she doesn't want to go out for a night on the town with him.Angry, he tells her, "You're boring!" Tom is
A) gunnysacking.
B) hitting below the belt.
C) manipulating.
D) attacking her character.

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Tom is attacking Linda's character by calling her "boring," which is a direct criticism of her personality rather than addressing the specific issue at hand.

Tom Is Angry at Linda Because, Once Again, She Doesn't