In a multicultural classroom setting, Lei finds herself feeling angry after a peer's insensitive comment. She chooses not to express her anger openly and instead seeks to address the issue privately with the peer later. What explains Lei's choice of response?

• A. Lei's appraisal of the comment as intentionally harmful
• B. The action tendency to avoid public confrontation
• C. Display rules in Lei's culture that value private resolution of conflicts
• D. Lei's lack of emotional intelligence

Answer: (C)