L4. How to respond empathetically?

Your cousin who has failed the qualification test for three times “I’m so tired of trying.”

• A. You sound discouraged.

• B. Hey, you are a great worker, you can handle it!

Your roommate told you that “My mom was such a nice and caring woman, but now I cannot see her any more.”

• A. I feel pity for your loss.

• B. How sad…

Your best female friend “I cannot believe that he cheated on me AGAIN!”

• A. See, I told ya! Once cheater, always cheater.

• B. How are you feeling? Would you like to talk about it?

Your best friend told you "I cannot believe that I got pregnant."

• A. You have to accept the fact.

• B. Who is the father?

• C. It must be really hard to see things happen in this way.

The survivor of a traffic accident "I am so sad about the accident."

• A. Just let it go...

• B. I share your sadness