Hector and mary beth have been married for just a few months. hector begins to notice that mary beth expects him to take out the trash every time. why can't she take it out once in a while?
he decides to ask her about the issue. mary beth says she wasn't aware that she was asking him to do it all the time, but she usually thinks about it when she is doing the dishes. when she's up to her elbows in soapsuds, it just seems reasonable to ask hector to take out the trash. hector indicates that he will do the dishes sometimes if she will take out the trash sometimes. mary beth agrees.
which strategy for escalating and maintaining relationships are they using?

a) engaging in a relationship talk
b) being tolerant and showing restraint
c) expressing emotions
d) managing conflict cooperatively

Susan, a los angeles resident, appears on a new nbc reality show, my big fat obnoxious accountant. susan is the first to be "kicked off the island" and leaves the show in shame. on her way out, she throws a temper tantrum and destroys some of the furniture on the set. nbc and the production company that made the show are incorporated and headquartered in new york, where the show is filmed. nbc and the producers have offices and conduct business in los angeles and san francisco. humiliated by the loss, susan plans to sue nbc and the producers of the show for breach of contract, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking $200,000 in damages. susan is considering filing her lawsuit in california state court, new york state court or the federal courts. as to each of the state courts, indicate whether personal jurisdiction exists and why.