Ayeisha is serving jury duty for the first time. One of the attorneys explains that he and the other attorney need to ask some questions to make sure the defendant will receive a fair trial. Then he asks whether anyone has ever had a problem with a lawyer. Though Ayeisha went through an ugly divorce where she felt that she was treated poorly by a lawyer, she is intimidated by the presence of the judge, and since nobody else says anything, she remains silent. What would be most likely to encourage Ayeisha to speak up?
A) Someone else speaks up first.
B) Everyone in the room looks at her.
C) The judge asks her by name if she has any problems.
D) The lawyer is a woman.

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Ayeisha may feel more comfortable speaking up if someone else breaks the silence first. This can create a sense of safety in numbers and encourage her to share her experience. It is also possible that hearing someone else speak up may prompt Ayeisha to realize that it is important for her to do the same.

Ayeisha Is Serving Jury Duty for the First Time