"Such a pleasure to meet you, August," she said, holding out her hand for me to shake.
"Hi," I said quietly, giving her my hand, but I didn't want to look at her face, so I kept staring at her glasses, which hung from a chain around her neck.
"Wow, what a firm grip!" said Mrs. Garcia. Her hand was really warm.
Which inference correctly identifies how August and Mrs. Garcia are feeling?
Mrs. Garcia holds out her hand for August to shake, which shows that she is polite; August does not want to look at her face, which shows that he is insecure.
August gives Mrs. Garcia his hand, which shows that he is confident; Mrs. Garcia says, "Wow, what a firm grip!" which shows that she is afraid.
Mrs. Garcia says, "Such a pleasure to meet you," which shows that she is lonely; August quietly says, "Hi," which shows that he is shy.
August grips Mrs. Garcia's hand, which shows that he is angry; Mrs. Garcia’s hand is warm, which shows that she is nervous.
1 answer
The correct inference is:
Mrs. Garcia holds out her hand for August to shake, which shows that she is polite; August does not want to look at her face, which shows that he is insecure.
This interpretation aligns with the behaviors described: Mrs. Garcia's polite greeting indicates her warmth and friendliness, while August's reluctance to make eye contact suggests his feelings of insecurity.
