When John checked into his Orlando hotel, the front desk clerk informed John that his room would not be ready for another 20 minutes. John didn't mind waiting; he had arrived well ahead of the standard check-in time and this wait time fell within his __________, the area between his expectations regarding desired service and the minimum level of service he will accept.
A. zone of tolerance
B. delivery gap
C. zone of intolerance
D. service gap
E. patience zone
Answer: A. zone of tolerance