Read the excerpt from "Fulton Fish Market."

The first thing Alfred noticed was that Mr. Zanetti had the toughest hands he'd ever seen, and eyes that were a hard, pale blue. "Work, ya say?" Mr. Zanetti asked suspiciously.

What does the description of Mr. Zanetti reveal?

He is a hard worker and a generous man.
He is a hard worker and a tough boss.
He is a lazy worker and a grumpy person.
He is a lazy worker and a demanding coworker.

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The description of Mr. Zanetti reveals that he is a hard worker and a tough boss. His tough hands and hard, pale blue eyes suggest a strong and rugged nature, indicating that he has likely put in a lot of hard work. The suspicious tone in his question also implies that he may have high expectations and is not easily impressed, which aligns with the idea of a tough boss.

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