Greg, a dental student, is taking part in a clinical placement with two other students, Marek and Amy. They are all friends. One morning, Amy makes, what Greg interprets to be, an inappropriate joke in front of Marek. Marek does not say anything but he appears to be upset.

How appropriate are each of the following responses by Greg in this situation?

 

Wait until Amy is not there and then ask Marek how he felt about the joke

A: A very appropriate thing to do
B: Appropriate, but not ideal
C: Inappropriate, but not awful
D: A very inappropriate thing to do