I didn’t mean () anyone but somehow I succeeded in annoying them all. A: having offended B: to be offending C: to offend D: offending

People with social anxiety disorder tend to worry about offending others when interacting with others.

For fear of offending people, Americans feel the need to say they were ”only joking” when making a joke.

According to the passage, a "white lie" seems to be a lie ______ A: that other people believe B: that other people don't believe C: told in order to avoid offending someone D: told in order to take advantage of someone

According to Professor Jellison, a "white lie" appears to be a lie ________. A: that is told to mean the opposite B: that a liar tells unconsciously C: that the teller tends to profit or gain some advantage from it D: told unmaliciously to avoid offending people

Why does the Friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet A: He believes that Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. B: He hopes that the marriage will help end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. C: He looks forward to the extra income. D: He's afraid of offending Romeo's father.

While in South Korea, you present a gift to a new client to thank him for his hospitality and to cement your business relationship. He/she refuses to accept the gift. You should: A: Apologize for offending him/her. B: Insist he/she takes it until it is accepted. C: Offer it to someone else from his/her company.