Choosing not to tell a coworker that you are getting a divorce is an example of _____.

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Privacy refers to the right to control information about oneself. In this case, the decision not to share information about one's divorce is a personal choice and falls under the category of privacy. It is not necessarily an act of secrecy as there may be no intention to hide the information or deceive others, nor is it lying since no false information is being given. It is also not communication avoidance as there may be other topics of conversation that the coworker may want to discuss with their colleague.

Choosing Not to Tell a Coworker That You Are Getting