Thomas persuaded mark and ted that their choice of restaurant was a poor one because the parking lot was a few blocks away and dimly lit. the trio went elsewhere. which trait did thomas exemplify? a. pessimism b. assertiveness c. aggression d. self-esteem e. absolute control

I believe the answer is: b.assertiveness

Assertiveness refers to a traits that enable people to defend their opinion without showing aggressive behaviour. Generally , most people would perceive assertiveness as the most important trait for people who want to rise up to the leadership positions.