Zeke lacks emotional maturity sometimes in dealing with classmates and roommates at school. He has recognized this and would like to change so he does not feel like he is annoying others. Which strategy would be helpful to Zeke in promoting emotional intelligence?

A. Practice active listening to understand others' perspectives better.
B. Avoid confrontation and keep opinions to himself.
C. Focus solely on his own emotions without considering others'.
D. Ignore feedback from others about his behavior.