In the encounter with the haberdasher and tailor, what does Petruchio do when Katherine shows no gratitude?

• A. Petruchio insults the tailor and calls the dress ugly and poor quality.
• B. Petruchio praises their craftsmanship and pays them.
• C. Petruchio orders a new dress to be made immediately.
• D. Petruchio remains silent while Katherine comments.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is Petruchio’s tactic of winning favor and demonstrating authority through generosity and praise. When Katherine is ungrateful, he counterbalances her attitude by praising the haberdasher’s and tailor’s workmanship and promptly paying them. This shows his method: use positive reinforcement and control of resources to shape behavior and set a tone of civility, which also models how he wants Katherine to respond. Insulting the craftsmen, demanding a new dress, or remaining silent would not align with his approach of smoothing interactions and using money and praise to influence the situation.