Your professor drank too much over the weekend and tripped and sprained his ankle.When asked about his injury in class the next day,the professor replied,"I sprained my ankle playing soccer with the kids." This is an example of:
A) role strain.
B) saving face.
C) a breach of common roles.
D) a degradation ceremony.

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The professor's response indicates he is trying to save face by providing a socially acceptable reason for his injury, rather than admitting he had too much to drink. This is a common strategy used to avoid embarrassment or shame in a social situation. None of the other options seem applicable in this scenario.

Your Professor Drank Too Much Over the Weekend and Tripped