Which clue from this sentence from "the nose" best clarifies the meaning of the word propriety? for the sake of propriety, ivan jakovlevitch drew a coat over his shirt, sat down at the table, shook out some salt for himself, prepared two onions, assumed a serious expression, and began to cut the bread. a) assumed a serious expression b) shook out some salt for himself c) began to cut the bread d) drew a coat over his shirt