Nicole and Ryan always disagree over where they should spend their holidays. Each time Nicole tries to discuss this issue with Ryan, Ryan responds with a joke or changes the subject. Ryan is using which style of conflict identified by Rahim in your text?

Avoiding Conflict Management

Explanation:

The approach of avoidance aims to cancel conflict permanently.

The evader hopes that the issue will resolve on its own without conflict by deferring or disregarding the conflict.

Any who commonly actively prevent conflict have low confidence or a low-power stance.