Question #N376
āIf theyād tried to take care of me, theyād have just made a mess of it,ā she told me. āIām not sure Iād be able to put up with that. The way people always try to āhelpā is so patronizing and condescending. Iād rather do it myself. And honestly, I do better when I do it myself anyway.ā The speakerās words suggest that she
Which choice best summarizes the speakerās point of view?
A. values her independence and self-reliance.
B. prefers to avoid asking for help.
C. believes that people are often insensitive to her needs.
D. is uncomfortable with showing her weaknesses.
Correct Answer is: A
The speakerās words suggest that she values her independence and self-reliance. She prefers to do things herself rather than relying on others for help because she believes that she does a better job when she does things herself. This is evident in her statement, āIād rather do it myself. And honestly, I do better when I do it myself anyway.ā