10 Questions
What was Tomoe trying to change about her husband?
His cleanliness habits
How did Tomoe's husband react when she asked him to sort the laundry by color?
He became defensive and upset, yelling at Tomoe.
What did Tomoe's husband say he would never do again after the argument?
Do laundry again
How would you describe Tomoe's personality based on the passage?
Very picky and polite
What did Tomoe's husband do physically during the argument?
He jumped up and down, and pulled his hair
What underlying assumption about her husband's behavior might Tomoe have had when she made the request about sorting the laundry?
That her husband was capable of changing his behavior and willing to please her.
What might be a consequence of Tomoe's husband's overreaction to her request?
Damage to their relationship and communication breakdown.
How does the husband's behavior during the argument illustrate a common barrier to effective communication?
Defensiveness and misinterpretation.
What aspect of Tomoe's personality is highlighted by her request to her husband?
Her attention to detail and desire for order.
What might be a more effective way for Tomoe to approach the issue of her husband's housekeeping?
Having an open and non-judgmental conversation about their differing cleaning standards.
Read about Tomoe, a picky wife who tries to change her husband's habits. However, her polite request escalates into a conflict. Can you understand the situation and answer the questions that follow?
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