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Kelly tells Pam her shirt looks fantastic and asks her to do an "office fashion show". Pam never wears the shirt again. What can be inferred from this situation?

1) Kelly's compliment made Pam uncomfortable
2) Pam did not like the shirt
3) Pam forgot about the shirt
4) Pam lost the shirt

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Final answer:

In the social situation described, it can be inferred that Kelly's compliment and request for an "office fashion show" likely made Pam uncomfortable, leading her to not wear the shirt again.

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation described presents a social interaction where Kelly's compliment, followed by a request for an "office fashion show," may have unintended consequences. Although we can't be certain without more information, one possible inference is that Kelly's compliment made Pam uncomfortable. This could be because Pam may have felt put on the spot or pressured into displaying her appearance in a way that felt embarrassing or inappropriate. It's also possible that Pam did not like the shirt as much as she thought, or at least not in the way Kelly drew attention to it. Lack of subsequent use could reflect Pam's desire not to relive the experience that the shirt now represents. In the absence of other indications, it is less likely (though still possible) that Pam simply forgot about the shirt or lost it.

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