Elias is in a meeting with his boss in which he plans to ask for a raise. The weather had just turned very cold. Although Elias dislikes the weather change, his boss is praising the change, stating that it is "nice to have some cooler weather." Because Elias thought it might help him get a raise, Elias agreed with his boss about the weather. Which of the following terms best matches what Elias is doing in agreeing with his boss?
