Sarah found out that her younger brother is being bullied at school but he begged her not to tell their parents.

Sarah

Suggest her brother to talk to a teacher or a school counselor

Suggest her brother to talk to a teacher or a school counselor


Natalie's friend has recently been going through a breakdown after a bad break-up and constantly calls Natalie throughout the day to talk about how she feels, which is overwhelming to Natalie

Natalie

Cut off communication with her friend for a while

Continuously reassure her friend that everything will be fine

Suggest her friend to seek professional help like a therapist

Suggest her friend to seek professional help like a therapist


James' best friend has been acting distant and unresponsive recently. When James asked what was wrong, his friend mumbled something about coping with "personal problems".

James

Confront his friend for not being transparent

Respect his friend's privacy but express his willingness to help when ready

Offer to help with whatever the personal problem might be without asking what it is

Respect his friend's privacy but express his willingness to help when ready


Mike's teenage son was caught yesterday stealing videogames from the local store.

Mike

Pay the owner, hoping it's a one-time mistake

Arrange a meeting with the store owner for his son to apologize

Call the police to report his son's actions

Ground his son without discussing the issue.

Arrange a meeting with the store owner for his son to apologize


Samantha's teenage daughter recently started hanging out with a group of friends who she believes are a bad influence.

Samantha

Invite these friends over to their house


Robert had an old red t-shirt that he wanted to throw out. One day, his friend Andrew, asked to borrow the t-shirt for a party. The next day, Andrew came to Robert and apologetically told him that he lost the T-shirt.

Robert

Request a replacement of similar value or style

Mention that it's okay as the t-shirt didn't have any value to him

Choose not to lend anything to Andrew in the future

Mention that it's okay as the t-shirt didn't have any value to him


Nick's younger brother lost his scholarship due to poor grades and now he doesn't know how to continue his education.

Nick

Comfort and support him so he can get a good grade next time


On his way back from work, Adrian was stuck in traffic when a person started shouting at him for being a bad driver. Once he came out of the car to confront that person, he realized it was his dad.

Adrian

Apologize to his dad for any driving mistakes he made and try to have a calm conversation about what happened

Ignore his dad and get back in the car, refusing to engage in an argument

Laugh it off and make a joke about the unexpected and coincidental nature of the situation

Walk away from the situation and call his dad later to discuss their concerns calmly and privately

Laugh it off and make a joke about the unexpected and coincidental nature of the situation


Regina's best friend recently broke up with her longtime partner and is texting Regina in the middle of the night expressing feelings of loneliness

Regina

Respond telling her friend to seek professional help

Stay up and lend a listening ear to her friend

Suggest her friend to find a new partner

Stay up and lend a listening ear to her friend


Patricia's best friend shares with her that she feels stuck in her relationship with her boyfriend because they are constantly fighting.

Patricia

Encourage her to break up with her boyfriend immediately

Offer her advice on how to improve their relationship

Listen empathetically and offer advice without judgment and consideration

Encourage her friend to communicate openly with her boyfriend about their problems

Encourage her friend to communicate openly with her boyfriend about their problems


Sarah's best friend confides in her about financial troubles she's experiencing; she's too shy to ask for help and prefers to deal with it privately.

Sarah

Offer emotional support and a listening ear, letting her friend know that she can talk freely

Have a discussion with her about potential solutions and available resources

Privately share her problem to other friends and ask them for help

Respect her friend's privacy and not pry further into her financial troubles

Have a discussion with her about potential solutions and available resources


My friend lied to me about finishing the part of our group project that he was responsible for.

Acknowledge his mistake and discuss future plans

Acknowledge his mistake and discuss future plans


Andre moves away from the city his friends and family are in. He finds his friends make less effort to keep in contact than he thought they would.

Andre

Try to adjust to life in the new city by joining clubs and activities there

Make an effort to contact them but also try to meet people in his new city

Let go of his old friends, who have shown themselves to be unreliable

Tell his friends he is disappointed in them for not contacting him.

Make an effort to contact them but also try to meet people in his new city


Katerina takes a long time to turn on putting on a movie for the family movie night. Her sister says "You idiot, how hard is it to put a movie on?" Katerina is quite close to her sister and family.

Katerina

Tell her sister how her comments made her feel while crying

Never work appliances in front of her sister or family again


Benjiro's parents are in their late 80s and living interstate in a house by themselves. He is worried that they need some help but they angrily deny it any time he brings up the subject.

Benjiro

Believe his parents' claim that they are fine

Keep telling his parents his concern, stressing their importance


Andie answers the phone and hears that her close relatives are in hospital critically ill.

Andie

Let herself cry and express emotion for as long as she feels like

Speak to other family members to calm herself and find out what is happening, then visit the hospital

Accept that there is nothing she can do and wish the best

Visit the hospital herself and ask the staff about their condition

Speak to other family members to calm herself and find out what is happening, then visit the hospital


Evan's sister cooked food late at night when she was staying over at his place and she left a huge mess in the kitchen that Evan discovered at breakfast

Evan

Tell his sister to clean up the mess right now

Ask his sister to clean up the mess as soon as she has the time

Clean up the mess himself and not mention it to his sister

Assume that his sister will clean it later

Ask his sister to clean up the mess as soon as she has the time


Gloria's housemates never buy essential non-food items when they are running low, relying on Gloria to buy them, which she resents. They know each other reasonably well, but have not yet discussed financial issues.

Gloria

Introduce a new system for grocery shopping and sharing costs

Tell her housemates she has a problem with this

Hide her own personal store of items from the others

Introduce a new system for grocery shopping and sharing costs


Bella is overseas when she finds out that her father has passed away from an illness he has had in recent years.

Bella

Contact her close relatives for information and support

Try not to think about it, and go on with her daily life as best she can

Buy the first ticket back to her hometown

Isolate herself from her family and try to control her emotions on her own

Contact her close relatives for information and support


Mina and her sister-in-law normally get along quite well, and the sister-in-law regularly baby-sits for her for a small fee. Lately she has also been cleaning away cobwebs, commenting on the mess, which Mina finds insulting.

Mina

Tell her sister-in-law these comments upset her

Be grateful her house is being cleaned for free

Tell her only to baby-sit, not to clean.

Tell her sister-in-law these comments upset her


Jerry has had several short-term jobs in the same industry, but is excited about starting a job in a different industry. His father casually remarks that he will probably last six months.

Jerry

Prove him wrong by working hard to succeed at the new job

Prove him wrong by working hard to succeed at the new job


Michelle's friend Dara is moving overseas to live with her partner. They have been good friends for many years and Dara is unlikely to come back.

Michelle

Spend time with other friends, keeping herself busy

Think that Dara and her partner will return soon

Make sure she keeps in contact through email, phone or letter writing.

Make sure she keeps in contact through email, phone or letter writing.


Shania has not spoken to her nephew for months, whereas when he was younger they were very close. She rings him but he says he can only talk for five minutes.

Shania

Realize that he is growing up and might not want to spend so much time with his family anymore

Make plans to drop by and visit him in person and have a good chat

Understand that relationships change, but keep calling him from time to time

Be upset about it, but realize there is nothing she can do.

Understand that relationships change, but keep calling him from time to time


Andrew's best friend confessed to him that he cheated on his wife and doesn't know what to do next.

Andrew

Advise his friend to talk to his wife about this matter

Start gradually moving away from his friend due to his character

Encourage his friend to talk to a relationship counselor

Secretly discuss this matter with his friend's wife about this

Encourage his friend to talk to a relationship counselor


Anita's best friend, Maya, has been feeling down lately due to a recent breakup and is finding hard to concentrate on her upcoming college project.

Anita

Let Maya figure things out in her own time

Offer to take some of the project workload off her

Suggest she move on from her ex-boyfriend quickly, as it's affecting her work

Help her find resources to deal with a breakup and keep an open line of communication.

Help her find resources to deal with a breakup and keep an open line of communication.


Eileen has been diagnosed with a terminal disease. She has been visiting different specialists to find a cure. Yesterday, she was eating dinner with her sister when she received a call from the hospital. The hospital told her that found a possible solution to her predicament. Eileen dropped her phone and sobbed into her hands. Seeing this, her sister immediately went to her side.

Eileen's sister

"I can't believe it, we should call our parents with the happy news"


My girlfriend told me that she has a painful stomachache after our lunch outside.

"You should drink more hot water and stay hydrated"

"I will take care of you during this time"

"You always have these stomachaches, go see a doctor"

"I'm sorry to hear that, that must be awful"

"I will take care of you during this time"


Jonas's younger brother confided in him that he did poorly on the college entrance examination, which he could only take once.

Jonas

"You should have probably spent more time studying."

"The college entrance examination is not everything. Your future is in your hands."

"We can study hard together and pass the exam together next time."

"Don't be discouraged. Analyze the reasons and work hard to improve next time, and you will definitely achieve better results."

"The college entrance examination is not everything. Your future is in your hands."


My best friend tells me that her dog, which she has had for 10 years, just passed away.

"Oh no! you can always get another dog!"

"I am sure your dog was happy that you are his owner"

"I'm here for you, you should try to move on quickly"

"You had a good run with him, focus on the future now"

"I am sure your dog was happy that you are his owner"


Iris' little sister reveals that she is upset about her weight gain.

Iris

"I can understand how that would feel. Do you want to try not eating?"

"I'm so sorry to hear that, you wanna grab some ice cream to cheer up?"

"How about we start working out together?"

"Carrying some extra weight is not the end of the world"

"How about we start working out together?"


My sister is crying because her best friend moved away unexpectedly.

"You can always call her when both of you are free"

"Let's support her and her life decision"

"That's really hard, I'm here if you need to talk about it"

"Maybe, it's for the best. You never know"

"You can always call her when both of you are free"


Sheila's best friend just told she that she failed her driving test for the third time.

Sheila

"Don't worry, just keep practicing and you'll pass next time"

"Learn from your mistakes and you can pass it one day"

"You can always ride a public transport"

"Don't worry, just keep practicing and you'll pass next time"


Bobby's brother just confessed to Bobby that he accidentally backed into another car and left the scene without leaving a note.

Bobby

"You should take responsibility for your actions"

"It's alright, such things happen. Next time be more cautious"

"I don't think that's quite the right thing to do"

"It's okay! I would be nervous too if I were you"

"You should take responsibility for your actions"


My close friend confided to me that she feels lonely and unhappy because all her other friends are getting into relationships.

"Happiness comes from others and we need relationships to be happy"

"I'm sorry to hear that, have you considered talking to your boyfriend about this?"

"I'm sure you will get into a relationship soon too"


Barbara's sister told her she is feeling overwhelmed with her new job and it's causing her a lot of stress.

Barbara

"If you find yourself unhappy and stressed, maybe you should find a different job"

"Take a break from work and go on a vacation"

"I can see that you're really stressed, let's talk about it. Maybe we can figure things out together"

"I can see that you're really stressed, let's talk about it. Maybe we can figure things out together"


Lily's younger brother eagerly told her about a painting he made but she doesn't think it's any good.

Lily

"Do you think that some lines could be a bit thinner?

"Amazing! Do you want to learn from my friends who actually paint well?

"I think you will improve more if you keep practicing"

"Woah! This is the best painting I have ever seen"

"I think you will improve more if you keep practicing"


My roommate just confessed that she cheated on her boyfriend.

"I think you are wrong here. You shouldn't cheat"

"If you are unhappy with your relationship, I'm sure he will understand"

"I think you should be honest and tell him about it"

"I think you should be honest and tell him about it"


Paula's daughter came crying yesterday, confessing to her mother she is pregnant. She is terrified because she doesn't know who the father is.

Paula

"Remember that you have options in your hands. Do what feels right for you"

"Don't worry, you're not alone. We will figure this out together"

"I think you should discuss this with the baby's father"

"Don't worry! I felt the same way when I was with you. Every expecting mothers feel this way."

"Don't worry, you're not alone. We will figure this out together"


Kevin's best friend told him that her husband, who had been treating her badly, passed away, and she had mixed emotions.

Kevin

"Him passing away is your chance to escape, and I will always support you, no matter what you need."

"Don't worry, you can talk to me, I will always be here to support you."

"I express my condolences for your experience. Sorry, I hope you can find peace and support."

"You must be feeling very complicated, find a counselor to talk to"

"Don't worry, you can talk to me, I will always be here to support you."


My high school friend told me that she has a drinking problem and doesn't know what to do.

"It's not the end of the world, a few drinks a week won't hurt you"

"I think you need to cut down on drinking"

"I appreciate you sharing this with me, let's work it out together"

"I appreciate you sharing this with me, let's work it out together in a bar nearby"

"I appreciate you sharing this with me, let's work it out together"


Rebecca told her sister, Rachel, that she's been feeling very down lately and has lost interest in things she used to love doing.

Rachel

"Do you wanna try some new hobbies together?"

"You must get out, you are always inside the house"

"Oh, I'm sorry you're feeling like this"

"You need to push through, everyone feels down sometimes."

"Do you wanna try some new hobbies together?"


Yesterday, Annie gave me the news to her mom that she is pregnant. She said she is terrified and does not feel ready to be a mother.

Annie's mother

"Don't be afraid, we can explore together how to embrace to this new role."

"Don't worry, you are not alone. We will figure this out together."

"I think you should discuss this with the father of your child."

"I can't believe you would put yourself in this situation."

"Don't worry, you are not alone. We will figure this out together."


After weeks of going back and forth, Owen finally told his parents about his serious financial problems due to job loss.

Owen's parents

"You should have saved more when you had the job"

"We are truly sorry for your situation but we know you can make it"

"We can lend you some money until you get back on your two feet"

"We can lend you some money until you get back on your two feet"


Alice's best friend, Rose, tells her that she feels like she can't compete with other classmates in terms of grades and achievements.

Alice

“You should choose the field that suits you best”

“We can discover our shortcomings by comparing ourselves and working on those”

“You are doing a great job, it's amazing! Just be yourself”

“I think this feeling is normal. But don't let it eat you up.”

“We can discover our shortcomings by comparing ourselves and working on those”


My father tells me that my mother has been unfaithful.

"I think you should have a heart-to-heart discussion with mom and figure out the next step"

"Divorce her, she isn't worth your time"

"Do what you think it's right for you dad. I am here to support you"

"Are you sure? Maybe you are misunderstanding her"

"I think you should have a heart-to-heart discussion with mom and figure out the next step"


Because of the recent acnes on her skin, Mary's roommate talks to her about how she has no confidence because of her appearance

Mary

"I think you need to take better care of your skin"

"Your value is not defined by how clear and flawless your skin is. Work on your personality"

"I am sorry to hear that. I like you because of your personality, not your skin, but not all people are the same"

"I can share my skincare tips with you to help with the acne"

"I can share my skincare tips with you to help with the acne"


As a personal trainer, I have been training James for the past six months. Today, he expressed his frustration to me that he was not gaining any muscles after all our training.

"I think you should reassess your workout routine and potentially make some adjustments."

"I think you need to be patient and keep working out"

"I think you should look at your progress and how far you have come"

"I think you should look at your progress and how far you have come"


Timmy's son has been spending the last several weeks preparing for his thesis proposal. When the results came out, his son told him that he didn't pass.

Timmy

"Life is full of rejection. This won't be the last time"

"That's okay! Don't give up because of one hurdle, that's a weak mindset"

"I think you are doing great! You can learn from your mistakes and create a better proposal"

"I know it's tough. Don't worry, it's better than failing your defense, so be careful about that"

"I think you are doing great! You can learn from your mistakes and create a better proposal"


Giada's son lost his soccer game and is feeling very upset because he blames himself for the team's defeat.

Giada

"It's just a game, son. Don't worry about it"

"Losses teach us important lessons about life. Maybe you need a better team."

"Well, you should have played better. We can't change the outcome now."

"It's ok, son. We need to train harder for next time."

"It's ok, son. We need to train harder for next time."


Andre's mom shared with him that she thinks his dad has been constantly picking fights with her over trivial matters.

Andre

"Mom, you need to stand up for yourself and fight back"

"I completely understand. I'm sure you can figure it out and I'm here to support you"

"That's not fair to you mom, you should talk to him about it"

"I don't like it when you guys argue, tell him to be more mature"

"That's not fair to you mom, you should talk to him about it"


Lee's workmate fails to deliver an important piece of information on time, causing Lee to fall behind schedule as well.

Lee

Explain the urgency of the situation to the workmate

Explain the urgency of the situation to the workmate


Alexa and Connie have shared an office for years but Alexa gets a new job and Connie loses contact with her

Connie

Accept that she is gone and it's time for new friendships

Wait for Alexa to contact her so they can catch up and make new friends

Contact Alexa and arrange to catch up, but also make friends with her replacement

Spend time getting to know the other people in the office to move on faster

Contact Alexa and arrange to catch up, but also make friends with her replacement


Alan helps Trudy, a peer he works with occasionally, with a difficult task. Trudy complains that Alan's work isn't very good, and Alan responds that Trudy should be grateful he is doing her a favor. They argue.

Alan

Suggest that she find someone else if she is not satisfied with his work

Take a break to calm down and ask their supervisor for specific feedback

Apologize to Trudy for any shortcomings in his work and ask for specific feedback

Take a break and discuss the issue later when both are calm

Take a break and discuss the issue later when both are calm


Helga's team has been performing very well. They receive poor-quality work from another team that they must incorporate into their own project.

Helga

Tell the other team they must re-do their work

Tell the project manager about the situation

Re-do the other team's work to get it up to scratch

Tell the project manager about the situation


Mike has been working at a new part-time job while he studies. His boss changed his shift times for the week at the last minute, without asking him in advance.

Mike

Come up with a reason to skip working the new shifts

See if there is some reasonable explanation for the shift changes

Control his emotions and find out if there is a random explanation for the shift changes

See if there is some reasonable explanation for the shift changes


Caroline found a restaurant online that had become famous for its rude customer service. She decided to go there for dinner. Once she sat down, instead of greeting, she was cursed by the waitress with many profanities.

Caroline

Confront the waitress about the disrespectful service

Leave the restaurant and find a more respectful place to eat

Ignore the profanities and enjoy her meal, as she expected this type of behavior

Secretly mention to the waitress how this behavior is making her feel uncomfortable

Ignore the profanities and enjoy her meal, as she expected this type of behavior


Marcus's colleague is constantly making personal calls at work, disregarding how it affects the work environment.

Marcus

Give hints to the colleague on workplace etiquette

Avoid the situation by changing his workstation

Give hints to the colleague on workplace etiquette


Tonya's boss has been treating her unfairly and making her work life miserable. Despite multiple discussions with human resources, the situation doesn't seem to improve.

Tonya

Formally discuss with her issues with human resources

Document instances of unfair treatment and talk to human resources


Harper's colleague has been crying in the office and has been pushing others away when they try to approach her.

Harper

Leave the colleague alone and let her take care of her emotions

Approach her, trying to comfort her regardless of what she says

Discuss with others and guess what the colleague's problem is

Ensure her that she is not alone and has her support

Ensure her that she is not alone and has her support


Kevin, an office manager, notices workplace tension because two of his team members were in a heated altercation yesterday and haven't spoken to each other since.

Kevin

Ask the HR department to mediate a reconciliation between the two

Ignore the situation as they should find a way to fix their problem

Call a team meeting to discuss workplace civility

Confront the two team members individually to understand their perspectives

Confront the two team members individually to understand their perspectives


Neil's new classmate appears to be struggling with English assignments due to English being his second language, and often seems left out during group projects.

Neil

Offer to help his new classmate with English after class

Avoid involving him in group projects due to the complications

Speak to the teacher about the situation

Offer to help his new classmate with English after class


Laura's team member disclosed to her in confidence that she is dealing with a personal crisis and struggles to focus on work. This is affecting the entire team's work efficiency.

Laura

Privately offer her some help and support

Reveal her situation to the team for better understanding

Ask her nicely to deal with her personal problems outside office hours

Privately offer her some help and support


Trevor's colleague always jokes about his heavy workloads and lack of sleep, but Trevor could see it was starting to affect his performance and health.

Trevor

Give his colleague advice on work-life balance

Allocate his colleague's tasks to himself to reduce his workload

Offer to do some of the colleague's work so he can take more breaks

Give his colleague advice on work-life balance


Hannah's classmates always interrupts others to ask questions in class and makes fun of them.

Hannah

Communicate with her privately and suggest that she change her behavior

Politely tell the classmate how her behavior affects other students

Politely tell the classmate how her behavior affects other students


Jessica's colleague is consistently taking credit for her ideas during team meetings.

Jessica

Address the issue directly with her colleague

Ignore the situation and continue sharing ideas

Publicly take credit for her ideas in the next meeting

Stop sharing ideas during the team meetings and talk to the supervisor directly

Address the issue directly with her colleague


Max prided himself on his work being of the highest quality, and Max was warm-hearted. On a joint project with another team, his new teammates did a terrible job, thinking Max would fix their mistakes.

Max

Ignore the problem and fix the mistake yourself

Confront others and tell them they must fix the mistake themselves

Enthusiastically help fix the mistake to ensure the quality of the work

Contact someone on another team and point out their mistake and ask them to correct it

Contact someone on another team and point out their mistake and ask them to correct it


A junior employee making routine adjustments to some of Theo's equipment accuses him of causing the equipment malfunction.

Theo

Reprimand the employee for making such accusations

Ignore the accusation as it is not important

Explain that malfunctions were not his fault

Accept his mistake and apologize to the employee

Explain that malfunctions were not his fault


The woman who relieves Celia at the end of her shift is twenty minutes late without excuse or apology

Celia

Show empathy and understanding as she is probably apologetic for being late

Put things in perspective - it is not the end of the world

Argue with her that this is not acceptable


Jason finds out that some members of his social sports team have been saying that he is not a very good player.

Jason

Although he may be bad at sports, remember he is good at other things

Do some extra training to try and improve

Discuss with his teammates and ask for explanations

Do some extra training to try and improve


Joel has always dealt with one particular client but on a very complex job his boss gives the task to a co-worker instead. Joel wonders whether his boss thinks he can't handle the important jobs.

Joel

Talk to his boss and express his concern about others being assigned the task

Do good work so that he will be given the complex tasks in future

Not worry about this unless it happens again

Do good work so that he will be given the complex tasks in future


A demanding client takes up a lot of Jill's time and then asks to speak to Jill's boss about her performance. Jill's boss assures her that her performance is fine, which Jill does not trust.

Jill

Talk to her friends or workmates about it

Ignore the incident and move on to her next task

Calm down by taking deep breaths or going for a short walk

Think that she has been successful in the past and this client being difficult is not her fault.

Think that she has been successful in the past and this client being difficult is not her fault.


Blair and Flynn usually go to a cafe after the working week and chat about what's going on in the company. After Blair's job is moved to a different section in the company, he stops coming to the cafe. Flynn misses these Friday talks.

Flynn

Reach out to Blair and ask if she needs support

Find a new cafe and socialize with other coworkers

Don't worry about it, ignore the changes and let Blair be

Invite Blair again, maybe rescheduling for another time

Invite Blair again, maybe rescheduling for another time


Hannah's access to essential resources has been delayed by her coworkers and her work is way behind schedule. Her progress report makes no mention of the lack of resources.

Hannah

Explain the lack of resources to her boss or to management

Learn that she should plan ahead for next time

Document the lack of resources in her progress report

Document the lack of resources in her progress report


Janice is given an official warning for entering a restricted area. She was never informed that the area was restricted and would lose her job if she got two more warnings, which she thinks is unfair.

Janice

Think about the unfairness of the situation

Accept the warning and be careful not to go in restricted areas from now on

Explain that she didn't know it was restricted

Take a few deep breaths and calm down about it.

Explain that she didn't know it was restricted


In a group project, Joseph found that one of her teammates is not contributing as much as everyone else, causing delays in the submission of the project.

Joseph

Divide the tasks among the remaining group members

Confront the other teammates directly about this lack of involvement instead

Report the situation to the professor and ask for suggestions

Avoid working with the teammate in future group projects

Report the situation to the professor and ask for suggestions


Leo's colleague approaches him and tells him that he made a mistake in a report that will significantly impact the project timeline.

Leo

"While it's daunting, I think owning your mistakes would be the best course to take"

"Did you double check your report before submitting?"

"I think we need to inform our supervisor. Maybe you can get a chance to fix it"

"I think we need to inform our supervisor. Maybe you can get a chance to fix it"


Mia's colleague shared during lunch break that her work performance is decreasing due to her personal problems at home.

Mia

"I think you should leave personal problems behind while at work"

"I think things will get better for you soon, be confident."

"That sounds really tough. Do you want to talk about it?"

"Oh no! Have you considered taking a break to escape?"

"That sounds really tough. Do you want to talk about it?"


Kayla's co-workers are upset because she's been told her performance doesn't meet the company expectations and she's about to be fired.

Kayla

"That must be so hard! I'm sorry to hear that."

"I think everyone goes through this at some point, cheer up!"

"Let's figure it out together and continue to work together in the future."

" I think you've done a good enough job, I don't understand why the supervisor is so mean."

"That must be so hard! I'm sorry to hear that."


Kira's teammate admitted to her that she intentionally missed the competition because she wanted to give the chance to another player.

Kira

"That's unfair to the team and you should have communicated this beforehand"

"I appreciate your generous gesture but you should have discussed it with the team beforehand"

"This is not what a team does. Everyone should have equal chances to play"

"It's not right to make decisions that can impact everyone's performance, we're in this together."

"I appreciate your generous gesture but you should have discussed it with the team beforehand"


Max's colleague arrived late for a team meeting and forgot to bring the crucial documents necessary for the discussion.

Max

"I think you need to have better time management"

"Please do not repeat the same mistake the next time"

"Can you go back and bring the crucial documents?"

"Everyone makes mistakes. Let's see how we can work around it."

"Everyone makes mistakes. Let's see how we can work around it."


Diana's coworker confides in her that she is having difficulties dealing with the constant criticism from their boss.

Diana

"You should improve on the parts he criticized."

"I am here with you! Let's improve together!"

"I'm really sorry that you're dealing with this. Do you need anything?"

"He just wants you to be better at your job."

"I am here with you! Let's improve together!"


Hours before the final exam, Arista's classmate reveals to her that she is struggling with the course material and is worried about failing the class.

Arista

"I think you should have started studying sooner"

"It's okay, I'm sure we will pass just fine"

"We all struggle sometimes. Would studying together help?"

"This class is tough for everyone, you're not the only one"

"We all struggle sometimes. Would studying together help?"


Jerry's colleague, Peter, expressed his frustration to him after one of Peter's team members openly criticized his idea for the new company project.

Jerry

"I think you need to have an open discussion about your feelings"

"I think you can work on the parts he criticized and improve the idea"

"That sounds awful! Don’t mind about the criticism"

"I think you need to discuss to clarify any misunderstandings"

"I think you need to discuss to clarify any misunderstandings"


Maria's classmate confessed to her during lunch break that he had been cheating on tests because he couldn't understand what was being said in class.

Maria

"That's not right! I will tell the teacher about you cheating on the test"

"I can help you find some extra classes to better understand the material."

"I don't think cheating is the answer to the problem. You need to find a better study strategy."

"Do you need help? We can cheat on the next test together."

"I don't think cheating is the answer to the problem. You need to find a better study strategy."


Lauren's classmate has been skipping classes and feels like he can't keep up with the assignment work. He is asking Lauren for help.

Lauren

"I think you need to act more responsibly"

"I think classes are really important and you shouldn't miss those"

"Here are the things I've done. Feel free to copy them."

"You can talk to the professor and ask for extensions for the assignments"

"You can talk to the professor and ask for extensions for the assignments"


Simon's colleague is constantly missing deadlines, causing a stressful work environment, and pushing her tasks onto others.

Simon

"Please prioritize your work and start managing your time better"

"We need to work together as a team so please communicate it with us if you have troubles"

"We will remove you from the team if you keep this up"

"Is it difficult for you to do your own tasks?"

"We need to work together as a team so please communicate it with us if you have troubles"


Hailey's teammate was feeling out of place as he was the only person of a certain ethnic background on her team.

Hailey

"That sounds tough. I think you are overthinking and worrying over something trivial."

"I am sorry to hear that! I am here for you!"

"I understand your concerns, let's see how we can make the team more inclusive"

"Have you considered talking about this to our manager?"

"I understand your concerns, let's see how we can make the team more inclusive"


My boss told me that he has a painful stomachache after our lunch meeting today.

"You should drink more hot water and stay hydrated"

"I will take care of you during this time"

" You should take some medications and try to get some rest today"

"I'm sorry to hear that, that must be awful"

" You should take some medications and try to get some rest today"


At a company meeting, Sally got into an argument with a female coworker over a comment she made about her idea. After the meeting, she approached Sally and told her that her comments had been misinterpreted.

Sally

"No problem, let's discuss and resolve the misunderstanding between us"

"Let's submit this matter to the management and see what they think"

"I understand how you feel and I think maybe you should clarify your point of view"

"You should choose your words more carefully next time you speak"

"No problem, let's discuss and resolve the misunderstanding between us"


Antoine had noticed some things going on between his coworker and their boss. When asked, he found out that she has feelings for him, but he is married.

Antoine

"It's not right, you should find someone else"

"I can introduce you to some male friends that I have. Maybe that can help you find a potential partner"

"You know, having feelings for someone is normal, but it's important to consider the consequences"

"Should I talk to our boss about your feelings?"

"You know, having feelings for someone is normal, but it's important to consider the consequences"


Sia's coworker burst into tears in the middle of a presentation meeting due to her public speaking phobia.

Sia

"I think you're being quite unprofessional"

"I'm here for you. Do you want to visit a therapist?"

"It's alright! Take a deep breath before continuing."

“Let another person present first. You can do it another time."

"It's alright! Take a deep breath before continuing."


My old neighbor invited me over for dinner tonight and we got to know each other better. She told me that she has been struggling with loneliness since her children moved out.

"You won't be lonely as long as I'm here"

"I can introduce you to some other neighbors"

"I can introduce you to some other neighbors"


One of Erin's classmates is thought to be extremely introverted. Today, he approached Erin and told her he feels left out because no one invites him to hang out after school.

Erin

"Do you want to hang out together this Saturday?"

"That sounds hard, I'm sorry to hear that"

"I think you need to ask them out yourself"

"I think it's better if you changed your attitude, that way people would like you more"

"Do you want to hang out together this Saturday?"


Cyrus' coworkers complained to him endlessly about their low wages and their boss's management style.

Cyrus

"How about talking to the boss about this?"

"I think we need to adapt to a different management style"

"How about talking to the boss about this?"


Yasmin and her colleague were having lunch together when she disclosed to Yasmin that her mother recently passed away.

Yasmin

"I know how you feel, my mom passed away too"

"Time will heal the wounds. Hope you get to enjoy this lunch."

"I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm here if you need anything"

"Will you be taking days off to attend her funeral?"

"I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm here if you need anything"


Laurel and I work at a competitive sales company. She just shared with me that she didn't meet her sales target this month.

Laurel

"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm here to support you in any way you need. Would you like to take some of my sales for next month?"

"That's unfortunate, maybe your strategy is not good to meet your target"

"I understand your frustration. Is there any way I could assist you?"

"That's alright! I think if you try to work harder, you can meet your target."

"I understand your frustration. Is there any way I could assist you?"


Andy's classmate, Kyle, seemed devasted. When Andy asked him about it, he said the essay he had been working on for weeks was accidentally deleted.

Andy

"I should've reminded you to back up your work"

"That must be so frustrating for you! Maybe you can ask an IT technician if they can help"

"It's your fault that you did it on a public computer"

"That must be so frustrating for you! Maybe you can ask an IT technician if they can help"


My coworker was really upset at work today. When I asked, he said its because he found out his wife is cheating on him.

"I think it's better to focus on work to shift your attention away from her"

"I never liked her anyways, you deserve better"

"She doesn't deserve a person as good as you"

"I'm really sorry to hear that. This must be hard on you, want to talk about it?"

"I'm really sorry to hear that. This must be hard on you, want to talk about it?"


Jaden's classmate started crying because she failed a test she studied very hard for. Jaden passed the test with a high mark.

Jaden

"I can help you prepare for next time so you can get a grade like mine"

"I know you put in a lot of effort for this exam, you just got unlucky"

"Exams aren't everything, I hope you don't worry about it"

"Don't worry, let's work hard together next time and strive to achieve better results"

"Don't worry, let's work hard together next time and strive to achieve better results"


My coworker shared that he was being let go by the company due to the recent economy. He feels stressed and doesn't know what to do next.

I think that you can get welfare and search for related resources."

"Oh, no, I'm sorry to hear that, it must be very disappointing."

"I'm sorry to hear that, It's okay to believe in your abilities and take the time to get through this difficult time.”

“This is not your fault, it's just the economic environment. I can help you prepare to find a new job.”

“This is not your fault, it's just the economic environment. I can help you prepare to find a new job.”


Clayton has been overseas for a long time and returns to visit his family. So much has changed that Clayton feels left out.

Clayton

Nothing, it will sort itself out soon enough

Reflect that relationships can sometimes be fickle


Daniel was offered a prestigious position with a company located in another country. He decided the opportunity was worth moving to.

Daniel

Regret applying for this job when he didn't want to leave

Plan systematic contact methods, such as regular phone calls or emails every week

Spend more time on work related to the new position to prepare for his new position

Help his wife find a job in the other country, convince her to quit her job and move with him

Plan systematic contact methods, such as regular phone calls or emails every week


Dorian needs to have an immediate surgery and is quite scared about the process. He has heard that it is quite painful and has a low success rate.

Dorian

Find out as much as he can about the procedure and consider what's the worst that could happen

Party with his friends so he doesn't think about the impending surgery

Talk to his family to get comfort about passing away

Talk to his doctor about what will happen

Talk to his doctor about what will happen


Julie hadn't seen Kevin for ages and was looking forward to their weekend trip. However, Kevin has changed a lot, and Julie finds that he is no longer an interesting traveling companion.

Julie

Play some interactive games with Kevin to warm up their relationship

Realize it was time to give up on this friendship and move on

Understand that people will change. So move on and keep the good times in memories

Understand that people will change. So move on and keep the good times in memories


Jacob is having a large family gathering to celebrate him moving into his new home. He wants the day to go smoothly and is a little nervous about it.

Jacob

Talk to friends or relatives to ease his worries

Try to calm down, perhaps go for a short walk or meditate

Prepare ahead of time so he has everything he needs available

Accept that things aren't going to be perfect

Prepare ahead of time so he has everything he needs available


Alanna has been in a senior role at the company for several months. It is now stipulated that only long-term employees can fill these roles, and Alanna had not been around long enough to qualify.

Alanna

Wait until she has been around long enough and use this experience to get a promotion

Accept the rules and prove herself with strength

Ask management if they can make exceptions

Ask management if they can make exceptions


Anna is suffering from anxiety due to her upcoming final exams. She is afraid that if she tells her parents about her condition, they might overreact and put more pressure on her.

Anna

Keep her situation secret from her parents

Discuss her anxiety with her parents and ask for their understanding

Gain confidence and not be anxious by talking to other people

Pretend that everything is normal and things will get better

Discuss her anxiety with her parents and ask for their understanding


Concerned about her new job and managing her long-distance relationship, Felicity chooses work over her boyfriend. This makes her sad and distracts her from her new job.

Felicity

Adjust her mentality and try to concentrate at work

Open up to a trusted good friend to share her feelings

Try to find a partner in the same place to avoid long-distance issues

Realize her mistake and discuss with her ex to get back together so she can regain her focus

Open up to a trusted good friend to share her feelings


Recently, Amy had been struggling with her mental health issues and was unable to cope and wanted to try therapy, but she couldn't afford it. She wanted to borrow money from her friends but was worried about being judged by them.

Amy

Try to solve her own problems on her own

Try to be honest with her parents about the problems she is facing

Start looking for a non-profit therapist

Openly discuss her decision to receive therapy with her family and friends

Openly discuss her decision to receive therapy with her family and friends


Lily has been in a long distance relationship with her boyfriend for the past five years. Recently, she has developed feelings for another person.

Lily

Avoid the other person to let the feelings dissipate

Breakup with her boyfriend without explanation to avoid judgment

Discuss and seek advice from her boyfriend


Jenny's sister has been borrowing money from her to pay off her bills. Although Jenny wants to help, she is struggling to pay her own bills.

Jenny

Confront her sister about her spending habits

Assist in finding her sister a job and work together

Keep lending money to her sister and work harder

Tell her sister she can no longer lend her money

Assist in finding her sister a job and work together


Jamie has been thinking about breaking up with his girlfriend as he no longer feels attracted to her. But he also feels like he wouldn't find another partner and would be lonely after the break up.

Jamie

Distract himself through work or hobbies and not think about his feelings

Break up with his girlfriend and bear the loneliness

Try to find a new partner before breaking up

Spend time with friends and family, leaning on their support

Spend time with friends and family, leaning on their support


Jackson has been dating his girlfriend for two years and he's thinking about proposing, but is hesitant because his parents usually do not approve of his decisions.

Jackson

Propose to his girlfriend and hope they approve

Hide the proposal to keep the peace with his family

Discuss his intentions with her parents first

Break up with her to avoid potential conflict with parents

Discuss his intentions with her parents first


Perry has recently discovered that he has an incurable disease that is going to debilitate him in the long term. He's struggling with how to reveal this information to his wife.

Perry

Keep it to himself as he knows it would hurt his wife

Tell his wife immediately without considering her feelings

Ask for a divorce so she doesn't have to go through the pain

Look for an appropriate time and have a deep discussion on the matter

Look for an appropriate time and have a deep discussion on the matter


After a long period of staying single, Ned has started dating someone he likes but is now has fear of becoming vulnerable.

Ned

Openly communicate his problem with the other person and discuss marriage

Try to work on his emotions and fears by himself to become a better partner without this fear

Open up to the other person about this fear and seek comfort

Open up to his close friends and ask for their support

Open up to the other person about this fear and seek comfort


Zoe's best friend has started dating someone whom Zoe knows has cheated in their past relationships. Her friend feels like she has found her soulmate.

Zoe

Reveal his past to their mutual friend and discuss their break up

Approach her friend's boyfriend and confront him about his past

Decide to keep quiet and not interfere in her friend's relationship

Make sure he does not cheat by monitoring him

Decide to keep quiet and not interfere in her friend's relationship


Juliana has a month until her wedding day. While this is something she dreamt of ever since she was a child, she feels overwhelmed by the preparation and has doubts about the wedding.

Juliana

Try to handle everything and not bother her fiancé

Postpone the wedding to a later date so she can prepare more

Discuss and divide responsibilities with her fiancé

Go through with the wedding as she always dreamed of it

Discuss and divide responsibilities with her fiancé


Laura has recently finished reading a book and realized she has differing political viewpoints from her close group of friends. She is worried about the potential conflict that might arise if she expresses her controversial opinions.

Laura

Have a discussion with her friends and explain her viewpoints

Read into her friend's political viewpoints and try to understand and adopt them

Try to disengage from any political conversations when talking with her friends

Ask her friends to share their opinions and have a conversation about it

Ask her friends to share their opinions and have a conversation about it


Ethan has been wanting to propose to his girlfriend for months now, but is feeling unsure due to the current unstable economic conditions resulting from a global crisis.

Ethan

Wait until the situation improves to propose

Express his concerns and feelings to his girlfriend

Propose to her girlfriend and figure things out after marriage

Break up with his girlfriend and focus on his future

Express his concerns and feelings to his girlfriend


Leah had a big fight with her best friend, and they haven't talked for two weeks now. She really misses her friend but she also feels hurt by things they said during the fight.

Leah

Apologize to her friend and explain how she only used hurtful words as a defense mechanism

Ask for a conversation to discuss how each person's action led to the issues

Ask for a conversation to discuss their feelings

Ask for a conversation to discuss their feelings while trying to find new friends

Ask for a conversation to discuss their feelings


Melissa often argues with her boyfriend about small topics and she feels like it is mentally draining her.

Melissa

Break up with him and find a more understanding partner

Practice patience and address the difficulties only when the argument phase passes


Greg just found out that his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend. He is heartbroken and unsure of what to do.

Greg

Confront both his girlfriend and his best friend about the issue

Cut ties with both his girlfriend and best friend immediately

Pretend like this didn't happen and continue life as normal

Seek guidance from other trustworthy friends or family members

Seek guidance from other trustworthy friends or family members


Maria has been in a long-distance relationship for 1 year. She really loves her partner, but feels lonely and disconnected because of the distance.

Maria

Try to plan more activities together online

Keep feelings to herself and hope it gets better

Try to plan more activities together online


Analia has been diagnosed with chronic illness. She's afraid her boyfriend might leave her if she tells him about it because he might not want to deal with the emotional burden.

Analia

Not tell him anything until she feels that he can handle it

Discuss her illness with a close friend first to get guidance

Break up with her boyfriend before telling him to avoid potential heartbreak

Discuss her illness with a close friend first to get guidance


After a very tough breakup, Nathan is struggling to overcome feelings of sadness and loneliness, while facing serious financial issues. He finds it hard to focus on anything else.

Nathan

Start exercising daily to get his mind off of the breakup

Start going out more and make new friends

Find a therapist to help cope with his feelings

Start taking medication to help with his sadness and loneliness

Start exercising daily to get his mind off of the breakup


Ann's sister told her that she will miss her birthday party because she couldn't get days off from work.

Ann

"That's alright, work is definitely more important"

"I understand, I wished you cared more about me"

"I understand, it's unfortunate but we can always celebrate some other time"

"I understand, it's unfortunate but we can always celebrate some other time"


Julie noticed that her brother had lost a lot of weight. When she asked him about it, he informed her of his recently developed eating disorder.

Julie

"You don't eat and that's why you are skinny! You should start eating more"

"That's tough! Well, just do what you think it's the best for you."

"I think we should find a professional to talk to"

"Let's go to a nice place. We can find something nice for you to eat"

"I think we should find a professional to talk to"


David's partner told him that she will not be able to attend the concert they had been planning to go together because she has to work late.

David

"This is disappointing, but I don't understand why work is a priority sometimes"

"I completely understand, It seems our plans are not a priority for you"

"I completely understand, work can be demanding at times"

"I completely understand, work can be demanding at times"


Amelia feels neglected by her long-term boyfriend since he started working on his PhD.

Amelia

"I don't think I matter to you as much as the PhD"

"Will you reduce your workload next month?"

"Can we discuss ways to spend more time together?"

"Do you think I should find other hobbies since you're busy?"

"Can we discuss ways to spend more time together?"


Carlos's neighbor called and told him that his dog, which Carlos was deeply attached to, has died due to an accident with a drunk driver.

Carlos

"I appreciate you telling me this. It's really hard to be without him but I will find a way to cope."

"I need to see that guy in jail for his actions"

"I don't know if I will ever recover from this"

"Oh don't worry, I can always get a new one."

"I appreciate you telling me this. It's really hard to be without him but I will find a way to cope."


I just found out my best friend has been talking behind my back. So, I decided to talk to him the next time we hung out.

“I can’t believe you did this, I don't want to be friends anymore”

“I heard you said bad things about me behind my back, can we have an honest conversation about why?”

“I want to talk about what you said behind my back, and I hope we can solve the problem”

“I don’t care about what you said about me, I know who I really am”

“I heard you said bad things about me behind my back, can we have an honest conversation about why?”


Yulia's husband told her that he doesn't enjoy the meal she cooked for dinner, which she spent hours preparing.

Yulia

"Thank you for your honest feedback How about we order some food you like to eat?"

"I'm sorry to hear that, what do you not like about it?"

"I spent a long time making it, so I appreciate your honesty"

"I appreciate your feedback, but I did spend a lot of time on it"

"I'm sorry to hear that, what do you not like about it?"


Samuel's dad tells him that he is disappointed with Sam's decision to quit his job and pursue a career in music.

Samuel

"I didn't expect you to understand my dreams"

"I'm sorry you feel this way, but this is what makes me happy"

"You're right, I'm ruining my future, aren't I?"

"I'm sorry, but please believe in me, just like I do, and I will do better than you did"

"I'm sorry you feel this way, but this is what makes me happy"


Michael's long-term friend admits to him that he was the one who accidentally scratched Mike's new car.

Michael

"I guess the only fair way is for me to scratch yours"

"It's alright, mistakes happen. Please get it repaired"

"I knew it was you, I can't trust you with anything"

"That's okay, please don't mind, as I don't need a friend like you"

"It's alright, mistakes happen. Please get it repaired"


During their dinner together, Charlie's best friend points out a negative trait about him that he was not aware of before.

Charlie

“I love how you shower me with compliments and it makes me sad”

“That's not fair, I'm going through a rough time”

“Thank you for pointing this out, I will try my best to improve.”

“Thank you for pointing this out, I will try my best to improve.”


Peter's best friend jokingly told him that he is the reason why their group of friends keep losing at video games.

Peter

"I thought it was just a game, not a battle to death"

"Maybe if you would explain the strategies better"

"I'm sorry. I'll try to improve my skills so we can win"


My twin brother told me that he's going to move to another country to pursue his dream job.

"That's exciting! you should take me with you!"

"I can't believe you are leaving me for a job"

"I am happy for you. This must be so exciting for you!"

"Are you sure about this? I thought you didn't like change"

"I am happy for you. This must be so exciting for you!"


Caleb found out that his closest friend has been gossiping about his personal issues to other friends.

Caleb

"I can't believe you've done this, our friendship is over"

"I appreciate your honesty. That hurts me a lot but can we talk about this?"

"While I'm very hurt by this, I would want to talk about why you would do this"

"You have violated my trust, but I am willing to forgive you if it won't happen again."

"While I'm very hurt by this, I would want to talk about why you would do this"


Angela has been buried under the heavy workload of her PhD for the past few months, barely getting the time to do anything else. Today, her mom called and got angry at her for not dedicating time to her family and paying them a visit.

Angela

"You know, I've been planning to surprise you guys for a while now. Guess the surprise is ruined."

"Mom, I understand how you feel. My studies are demanding right now, but I promise I'll make it up to you once it eases a bit."

"I apologize, Mom. I didn't realize how caught up I was. I appreciate your understanding, and I'll visit you next weekend."

"I'm sorry mom, I promise I will take a break soon and come visit to make you guys happy"

"Mom, I understand how you feel. My studies are demanding right now, but I promise I'll make it up to you once it eases a bit."


John's older brother teased him about his recent weight gain in front of his friends, something that he has been struggling about recently.

John

"That was a low blow, you should apologize right now!"

"I think you should become a stand-up comedian

"I am aware of my weight, you don't need to embarrass me in front of everyone"

"I am aware of my weight, you don't need to embarrass me in front of everyone"


I got a haircut today that I was really proud of. But when my girlfriend saw it, she thought it didn't suit me and laughed.

"I forgot to ask for your stylist, since she's probably much better"

"Well, I like it and that's what matters"

"I appreciate your honesty, I was unsure about it myself"

"I appreciate your honesty, but I really like it"

"I appreciate your honesty, but I really like it"


Allen's little sister told him that her pet dog, whom Allen has grown up with and is also fond of, has become severely ill.

Allen

"I know what you're going through. Don't forget It's just a dog"

"We should probably put him down to avoid his pain"

"That's awful. Let's adopt another one so it's easier to cope"

"I'm here for you during this trying time"

"I'm here for you during this trying time"


Gavin's best friend told him that he feels Gavin is spending too much time with his new girlfriend, neglecting their friendship.

Gavin

"You're just jealous because you're single"

"Our friendship should be strong enough to survive this"

"I am sorry if you felt that way, we'll figure this out"

"Maybe you should try and get along with my girlfriend better"

"I am sorry if you felt that way, we'll figure this out"


Jack loved his girlfriend a lot and was heartbroken after the breakup. Today, Jack's best friend told him he's started dating his ex-girlfriend recently and wanted to see if that's ok with him.

Jack

"Wow, that's unexpected but I hope you're happy together"

"Don't forget, she broke my heart. I don't know if I can be there for you if it happens to you"

"This hurts me, but I hope she treats you better than she did me"

"Wow, that's unexpected but I hope you're happy together"


Ronaldo's best friend tells him that he intends to go on a road trip with his other friends, leaving him behind.

Ronaldo

"I appreciate the invite but I can't make it. Hope you guys have fun!"

"Well, have fun with your friends and I'll have fun with mine"

"That sounds fun, I hope you'll have a great time"

"I see! Well, pity that I didn't come to mind"

"That sounds fun, I hope you'll have a great time"


William's close friend kept bragging that he got a much higher score on the same exam that he did poorly on. William studied really hard for the test, but couldn't perform well.

William

"That's great, must be nice to be so successful"

"I'm really happy for you, but could we talk about something else?"

"Well, I guess you're just better than me in every way"

"I'm really happy for you, but could we talk about something else?"


Earlier in the day, Oliver accidentally broke his little brother's toy while he was not around. His brother just came back from school and hasn't seen the toy yet.

Oliver

"I'm sorry but I broke your toy, it was an accident"

"Your toy is gone, they usually go away as you grow up"

"You don't need to be sad about your toy, I can buy you more"

"Hey, I noticed something happened to your toy; I think it needs fixing."

"I'm sorry but I broke your toy, it was an accident"


Martin's mother tells him that she doesn't like his new romantic partner and thinks he can do way better.

Martin

"I value your opinion, but I'm happy with my partner"

"I think you're just judging a book by its cover as always"

"You need to understand that everyone has their own taste and preference"

"I value your opinion, but I'm happy with my partner"


Aaron's brother asked him for a significant amount of money loan to start a business. While Aaron can afford it, he's not sure about his brother's business skills.

Aaron

"Of course, I can afford it! Tell me how much money you need"

"I've been tight on money lately, maybe you can try to get a loan from the bank first"

"Let's first take a look at your business plan together"

"We can do this together and I can provide you with some business experience.”

"Let's first take a look at your business plan together"


Sean's mother just told him he needs to move out of the house, because he is all grown up and needs to work, while she needs more space.

Sean

“Alright, I think it's time to move out of this place”

“I understand, I'll start looking for a place to move out”

“Thank you for the advice, I'll find a job as soon as possible and move out so you have more space”

“How much space do you think is satisfactory to you?”

“I understand, I'll start looking for a place to move out”


Martina is accepted for a highly sought after contract, but has to fly to the location. Martina has a phobia of flying.

Martina


Manual is only a few years from retirement when he finds out his position will no longer exist, although he will still have a job with a less prestigious role.

Manual

Carefully consider his options and discuss it with his family

Talk to his boss or the management about it

Accept the situation, retire, and start looking for a new job

Go for early retirement and start his side business

Carefully consider his options and discuss it with his family


Rhea has left her job to be a full-time mother, which she loves, but she misses the company and companionship of her workmates.

Rhea

Invite her workmates to babysit her baby with her

Join a playgroup or social group of new mothers

See if she can get back to her full-time position

Join a playgroup or social group of new mothers


Pete has specific skills that his workmates do not and he feels that his workload is higher because of it.

Pete

Speak to his boss about his heavier workload

Ask his boss to give others similar levels of workload

Be proud of his unique skills and continue working

Discuss with his workmates about their lighter workload

Speak to his boss about his heavier workload


Surbhi starts a new job where he doesn't know anyone and finds that no one is particularly friendly.

Surbhi

Have fun with his friends during and outside of work hours

Concentrate on doing his work well at the new job

Make an effort to know people and be friendly

Leave the job and find one with a better environment

Make an effort to know people and be friendly


Darla is nervous about presenting her work to a group of seniors who might not understand it, as they don't know much about her area.

Darla

Organize a pre-presentation session to familiarize the seniors with her area of work

Ask for someone more knowledgeable in her area to present her work instead

Work on her presentation, simplifying the explanations

Practice her presentation by speaking with people knowledgeable about her research

Work on her presentation, simplifying the explanations


Upon entering full-time study, Vincent cannot afford the time or money he used to spend on waterpolo training, which he was quite good at. Although he enjoys full-time study, he misses training

Vincent

Set aside a certain amount of time each week to play water polo, and spend the remaining time on classes

Choose an alternative sport that takes less time

Find out about sporting scholarships or bursaries

Set aside a certain amount of time each week to play water polo, and spend the remaining time on classes


Greg has just gone back to university after a lapse of several years. He is surrounded by younger students who seem very confident about their ability and he is unsure whether he can compete with them.

Greg

Focus on his life outside the university

Realize he has more life experience than the younger students


Chris is nervous about acting a scene when there are a lot of very experienced actors in the crowd, and he doesn't have enough time to prepare more.

Chris

Put things in perspective - it is not the end of the world

Use some acting techniques to calm his nerves

Believe in himself and know it will be fine

Practice his scenes more so that he will act well

Believe in himself and know it will be fine


Mark is fairly sure his company is going down and his job is under threat. It is a large company and nothing official has been said.

Mark

Find out what is happening and accept his fate

Try to keep the company afloat by working harder

Wait for an official announcement before taking any action


Mallory moves from a small company to a very large one, where there is little personal contact and not a lot of gathering going on, which she misses.

Mallory

Join in on the gatherings to make new friends at work

Talk to her workmates, try to create social contacts and make friends

Start looking for a new job so she can leave that environment

Just give it time, and things will be okay

Talk to her workmates, try to create social contacts and make friends


Ethan is feeling overwhelmed and stressed due to the demands of his college courses, while also working a part-time job. He enjoys both but is finding it hard to balance the commitments.

Ethan

Drop out of college to focus on his work and earn more money

Quit his part-time job to focus on his education and get his degree

Create a detailed schedule to better manage his time

Create a detailed schedule to better manage his time


Emily is consistently overlooked for leadership roles at her local community because she is seen as too quiet and reserved. She really wants to contribute and grow her leadership skills in this environment.

Emily

Discuss with the community and seek for their support

Look for another community that will appreciate her qualities

Speak openly to her classmates about her desires and ask for advice

Start asserting herself more in community activities to change people's perceptions.

Start asserting herself more in community activities to change people's perceptions.


Matilda has just started a new job and is trying to fit in, but she finds that her coworkers often engage in negative gossip about others at the office.

Matilda

Approach her coworkers first and discuss this problem

Talk to her supervisor about the situation

Stay involved in the group and not participate in the gossip

Approach her coworkers first and discuss this problem


Alex is a project manager and his team is falling behind on their work due to communication issues.

Alex

Implement training sessions to improve teamwork and communication skills

Implement a new project management tool to track progress

Organize an online meeting to discuss and communicate the shortcomings and find a solution together

Delegate his management responsibilities to a team member so he can focus on the tasks at hand

Implement training sessions to improve teamwork and communication skills


Due to her expertise in the field, Naomi has been tasked to lead an important project at work. However, the project does not align with her experiences and she feels unsure about how to approach it.

Naomi

Proceed with the project with the risk of making mistakes

Request her supervisor to reassess the situation

Lean on other team members to help shape the path forward

Refuse to lead the project due to uncertainty

Request her supervisor to reassess the situation


Tom, a PhD student, has been given a piece of research work by his supervisor. While his labmates seem to find the task easy, he finds it challenging and cannot comprehend it completely.

Tom

Proceed and try to accomplish the task on his own

Admit his lack of understanding and ask his supervisor for help

Find a labmate who can help him understand the task

Take the task lightly and hope for the best

Find a labmate who can help him understand the task


I recently received a work email from my boss criticizing a project that I've put a great amount of effort into. I feel like the criticism is unfair and not constructive.

Ignore the email and proceed with other project

Reply to the email explaining the possible misunderstanding

Reply to the email explaining that they do not understand the project

Use this criticism to enhance the project

Reply to the email explaining the possible misunderstanding


Isabella finds out that her coworker, who started at the same time as her, is earning a higher salary for doing the same job.

Isabella

Confront the coworker about the pay discrepancy

Go to her boss' office and fight for justice, as she deserves a higher pay

Continue the job as it is and accept the pay difference

Schedule a time and discuss the matter with her boss

Schedule a time and discuss the matter with her boss


Alec has been asked to give a speech at an upcoming conference. He has never spoken to such a large audience before.

Alec

Accept this invitation as he is unsure of his performance

Spend time practicing and honing his public speaking skills

Have someone else prepare the speech for him and practice it himself

Present with less preparation to make it natural and sincere

Spend time practicing and honing his public speaking skills


Patel just got promoted to the manager position at his office. He has to oversee close friends whom he was previously equal with and is unsure about setting boundaries and how this affects their relationship.

Patel

Find and socialize with new friends that hold equal positions as him

Maintain the same level of social interaction but exercise authority when he wants

Favor his friends at work to maintain the relationship

Keep professional matters strictly in the office and social matters outside

Keep professional matters strictly in the office and social matters outside


Connor is part of a group project at his university, but he is finding it difficult to collaborate with a teammate who always dismisses his ideas.

Connor

Decide not to contribute to the group's ideas and follow their lead

Confront the teammate and convince him to accept his ideas

Try to understand the teammate's point of view and find a compromise

Talk to the professor about the teammate's behavior

Try to understand the teammate's point of view and find a compromise


Jess is going to graduate soon and has been job hunting for the past weeks. She doesn't want to continue in academia but due to the intense job market, she has been finding it hard to find a job.

Jess

Take a part-time job or an internship before she graduates

Continue to seek for a full-time position and she will end up finding one

Consider post-graduate education for additional training

Reassess her job search strategy and improve her application materials

Reassess her job search strategy and improve her application materials


Ruby was just offered the job of her dreams in an outstanding company, but the position is in a different city, and moving would mean leaving her family and close friends behind.

Ruby

Reject the job offer and stay with her friends

Accept the job and make new friends in the new city

Try discussing with her friends the situation she is facing now

Accept the job, visit her friends often in her current city

Try discussing with her friends the situation she is facing now


It's Paolo's first time attending a conference and he came with some of his labmates. He wants to make new connections but is struggling to do so due to his introverted nature.

Pablo

Look for and attend social gatherings that are a part of the conference

Take breaks in between sessions and utilize the coffee break areas provided to strike up conversations with new people

Start by joining some smaller group discussions or workshops and meeting people there

Attend events with his labmates and try to meet new people through them, expanding his network step by step

Start by joining some smaller group discussions or workshops and meeting people there


Sana's boss tells her she didn't get the promotion she worked so hard for.

Sana

“Nevertheless, I will continue to work hard in my new job”

“It's okay, I will continue to work hard”

“It's always the unworthy people who get promotions”

“I understand, I think I didn't put enough effort"

“It's okay, I will continue to work hard”


During an important company meeting, Ed's colleague pointed out an error he had made in a report in front of the entire team.

Ed

“You could have told me privately, it's really unnecessary”

“I promise I won't make the same mistake again, thank you for pointing it out”

“Thank you for pointing out my mistake in front of so many people and helping me improve”

“Everyone makes mistakes, I will try to correct it when I have time.”

“I promise I won't make the same mistake again, thank you for pointing it out”


Adam and I have developed a healthy work relationship and always respect each other. But yesterday, he just snapped at me for no apparent reason.

"You have no right to talk to me like that"

"Is there something bothering you? You seem upset"

"I don't think it's healthy to continue working together"

"I'm sorry but I have to report you for this behavior"

"Is there something bothering you? You seem upset"


I received a low grade on a test, and my classmates who all got high scores wanted to discuss our performance.

"I studied all night and this is what I got"

"Grades aren't everything, I know I understand the material"

"I'm really disappointed in myself, how did I perform worse than you guys?"

"Wow, you guys did really well, congrats!"

"Wow, you guys did really well, congrats!"


Katie's study partner let her know last minute that they had to cancel, leaving her unprepared for the test tomorrow.

Katie

I understand, I will study hard by myself"

"Now I have to find someone else, it's all your fault"

"This is a difficult situation, we can work together to avoid this situation in the future"

"It's okay, I completely understand. I guess I'll fail the class tomorrow too”

"This is a difficult situation, we can work together to avoid this situation in the future"


Jacob's classmate just announced that she scored the highest in our recent exam, which Jacob had studied hard for but didn't perform that well.

Jacob

"Congratulations, can we discuss something else?"

"I'm happy for you, maybe you can give me some tips for the next one?"

"Great, as if I didn't feel bad enough already!"

"I worked really hard too, but didn't get my desired score."

"I'm happy for you, maybe you can give me some tips for the next one?"


My downstairs neighbor just came and knocked on my door to tell me my loud music was disturbing her study time.

"I'm sorry for that, have you considered buying earplugs?"

"I'm sorry I didn't notice, I'll try to be more considerate"

"I'm sorry, if you don't like this song, I can always change to a better one"

"I understand, I feel like the library would be a better place to study"

"I'm sorry I didn't notice, I'll try to be more considerate"


My coworker just informed me that she was promoted to a position that I deeply desired.

"I thought I was more qualified, but congratulations!"

"How did you manage to get the promotion?"

"That's great for you! Congratulations on the promotion"

"Although I wish I could get this position, I'm happy for you. Let's work hard together."

"Although I wish I could get this position, I'm happy for you. Let's work hard together."


Adam recently found out that he was turned down for a project proposal at work that he was very excited about.

Adam

"I don't need this job, I can find better opportunities"

"Well, I should have known better, I should've put more effort into it"

"I need to ask for feedback so I can make improvements next time"

"I'm not surprised, I knew my ideas were too good for here"

"I need to ask for feedback so I can make improvements next time"


Emma, who works at a law firm, received negative feedback from clients today, saying her work was disorganized and her strategy was confusing. But after the inspection, Emma found that many of the customer reviews had logical contradictions.

Emma

"I generally use the same tactics and have never received any complaints before"

"I sincerely apologize. I will make the necessary changes and updates to make it more comprehensive"

"I'm sorry you feel that way, can we talk about this when you have time?"

"Thank you for your suggestion. I think there are some issues with your feedback"

"I'm sorry you feel that way, can we talk about this when you have time?"


My team leader at work just informed me that I need to work this weekend, but I already made plans that I was excited about.

"This is completely unfair. Work should not take away from an employee's personal time"

"I'm really sorry, but I haven't been feeling well lately and I'd like to take a day off if possible"

"I understand the situation. Can we find a compromise?"

"I'm very sorry. Can you adjust your working hours or assign them to other colleagues? Thank you for your understanding"

"I understand the situation. Can we find a compromise?"


My neighbor told me that she feels like she's failing as a mother because she's always tired and doesn't play with her kids as much.

"It's a normal reaction since taking care of kids is hard. Remember to take care of yourself too"

"Being a parent is hard and it's okay to feel tired. You're not doing a great job even if you feel like it right now"

"You should talk to other dads, they probably feel the same"

"It's a normal reaction since taking care of kids is hard. Remember to take care of yourself too"


Dani's supervisor has just given him a huge amount of work with a very short deadline

Dani

"I don't think I can finish this on time"

"It's going to be a challenge, but I'll prioritize it and try my best"

"Of course, even if I have to pull an all-nighter"

"I think it might be a bit difficult. Is there anyone else that can help?"

"I think it might be a bit difficult. Is there anyone else that can help?"


My neighbor loves to organize weekly small gatherings. But due to my busy schedule, I haven't been able to attend recently. Today, she confronted me about it.

"Unfortunately, my work is demanding. I can't help it if I'm busy."

"I apologize that you feel neglected but I hope you understand that I have responsibilities."

"I'm sorry. I have been swamped with work lately. Let's try matching our schedules, shall we?"

"Why don't you find other people to join?"

"I'm sorry. I have been swamped with work lately. Let's try matching our schedules, shall we?"


Grant usually plays soccer with his classmate for fun. Last week, they decided to participate in a competition, and his classmate was shouting at him for every mistake during the game.

Grant

"I'm sorry, I'll make sure to be more careful next time"

"We play just for fun. No need to get angry."

"I think you can tell me instead of yellling. We are a team and we should support each other"

"I think you can tell me instead of yellling. We are a team and we should support each other"


During a meeting to discuss our project's progress, my colleague accused me of not working hard enough in front of the team.

"While I appreciate your input, the division of work has been made and I am working hard on my part"

"That's an interesting perspective. I believe I've put in a substantial amount of work on this project."

"I'm sorry you feel that way, I've been doing my best, so I think you can appreciate my effort"

"We can discuss your thoughts in detail after the meeting to work out a solution"

"While I appreciate your input, the division of work has been made and I am working hard on my part"


Dea is always embarrassed to speak in class and always keeps quiet. Recently, she was informed by her teacher that her class participation grades are low and she needs to be more active to pass.

Dea

"Can't I just keep attending the class? I am too shy to speak"

"Can I contribute in other ways than being active in class?"

"You must be mistaken, I always contribute"

"I guess I'll try to speak more despite being shy"

"Can I contribute in other ways than being active in class?"


Yesterday, we handed in our project reports to the supervisor. I found out that a labmate scolded me in his report for a mistake that he believed I made, but it was actually his fault.

"Making mistakes is fine but putting your mistakes onto others is not"

"That is not right. I believe that part was your responsibility"

"Let's go through the situation together again to clarify the misunderstanding"

"Well, I wasn't the one who made the mistake"

"Let's go through the situation together again to clarify the misunderstanding"


Bob's teammate took over most of the final Q&A session for their group project and spoke over Bob, making Bob's contributions and understanding of the project seem insignificant.

Bob

"Could you please credit me for the work?"

"Great point, but I have some additional input that I would like to say"

"It's best to let me speak instead of you speaking over me"

"Well, it seems like you have all the answers, so why are we even here?"

"Great point, but I have some additional input that I would like to say"


Jane's neighbor has been spreading false rumors about her in the community, which heavily affects her reputation.

Jane

"If you don't like me, you should say it straight to my face"

"Why would you do such a thing? Have I done something wrong?"

"I guess it's only fair if I make some rumors about you and we're even"

"That was out of line. If you have any problems with me, you can bring it up to me and we can figure things out"

"That was out of line. If you have any problems with me, you can bring it up to me and we can figure things out"


Karen was working when her manager called her to his office. He said that the company will be reducing her work hours next week, but she needs the extra money.

Karen

"This is not fair, I need hours to pay my bills"

"Thank you for the notice, but is there a workaround to this? I can't afford to lose the money."

"I understand, is there any way that I can pick up some more extra shifts?"

"Thank you for informing me, I'll adjust my schedule accordingly."

"I understand, is there any way that I can pick up some more extra shifts?"


After a project meeting, the TA pulled Ian aside to talk to him privately. She gave him some feedback about his presentation, which was not really helpful nor constructive.

Ian

"Thank you for your comments However, I think there might be some misunderstandings that we could clarify"

"Oh, thank you for giving your insights. Fortunately, I think they don't apply to my situation"

"Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback I'll work on what you pointed out"

"I see! I appreciate your input I think I did my best and I liked the presentation, but I will work on your comments"

"Thank you for your comments However, I think there might be some misunderstandings that we could clarify"


Frank and his team gave the proposal presentation today. While the teacher didn't have any comments, the teaching assistant gave them some feedback, which was not constructive criticism and they didn't find it helpful as it felt like he didn't understand their presentation.

Frank

"We appreciate your feedback, is there any chance we could discuss further?"

"Can we ask for feedback from a person who listened to the presentation?"

"Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback. We'll work on what you pointed out."

"We don't think you fully understood our presentation"

"We appreciate your feedback, is there any chance we could discuss further?"


Kyle practiced his project plan with his labmate, Gary, and was heavily criticized. However, during the meeting when the supervisor was present, Gary started giving positive feedback on his plan.

Kyle

"Thanks for your input. If anyone else has feedback or suggestions for improvements, I'd welcome them as well"

"Thank you, Gary, for your positive feedback in the meeting. It means a lot to me"

"Thank you for your feedback. Our earlier discussion gave me a different impression. Can we go over these points again?"

"I appreciate your feedback. Can we discuss this in more detail after the meeting so I can understand your concerns better?

"Thank you for your feedback. Our earlier discussion gave me a different impression. Can we go over these points again?"


Matt decided to participate in a hackathon. However, when it was time to start their team project, he became really busy with other projects and couldn't really contribute to the project.

Matt

"Hey, could you guys cover the parts I'm responsible for, I've been really busy recently"

"I'm so sorry, I've been really busy with other projects and didn't have time to complete it"

"I can just join another team if you guys feel that's the best option"

"I have prioritized the other projects, so I will get to my parts when I'm done with those"

"I'm so sorry, I've been really busy with other projects and didn't have time to complete it"


萨拉发现自己的弟弟在学校受欺负了，但他恳求她不要告诉爸妈。

萨拉

建议弟弟和老师或者辅导员聊聊

建议弟弟和老师或者辅导员聊聊


娜塔的朋友最近因为一次糟糕的分手崩溃了，整天不停地给娜塔打电话倾诉感情，搞的娜塔不堪重负。

娜塔

不断安抚她的朋友一切都会好起来的

建议她的朋友向心理咨询师寻求专业帮助

建议她的朋友向心理咨询师寻求专业帮助


詹姆斯的好友最近行为冷淡，对人不理不睬。詹姆斯问他发生了什么事，他含糊其辞地说只是在处理一些“个人问题”。

詹姆斯

尊重朋友隐私但表达随时可以帮助的意愿

不问是什么问题直接提供帮助

尊重朋友隐私但表达随时可以帮助的意愿


迈克十几岁的儿子昨天被抓到在商店偷视频游戏。

麦克

赔偿店主，希望错误仅此一次

安排和店主会面来让儿子当面道歉

不讨论这个问题就把儿子禁足

安排和店主会面来让儿子当面道歉


萨曼莎十几岁的女儿最近开始和一群她觉得会影响不好的朋友混在一起。

萨曼莎


罗伯有一件旧的红色t恤，他想扔掉。一天，他的朋友安德鲁向他借这件t恤参加一个聚会。第二天，安德鲁来找罗伯，很抱歉地告诉他，他把t恤弄丢了。

罗伯

要求对方买一件类似价值或风格的t恤

说明这是没关系的，因为这件t恤对他没有任何价值

选择以后不再借给安德鲁任何东西

说明这是没关系的，因为这件t恤对他没有任何价值


尼克的弟弟因为成绩不好失去了奖学金，现在他不知道该如何继续他的学业了。

尼克

安慰他，让他下次考个好成绩


在阿德里安下班回家的路上，他被堵在了路上，这时一个人开始对他大喊大叫，说他开车不好。当他从车里出来面对那个人时，他意识到那是他的父亲。

阿德里安

为他所犯的驾驶错误向父亲道歉，并试图就发生的事情进行冷静的对话

忽略他的父亲，回到车里，拒绝卷入争吵

一笑置之，对意外和巧合开个玩笑

离开这里，稍后打电话给他的父亲，冷静地私下讨论他们担忧的情况

一笑置之，对意外和巧合开个玩笑


丽吉娜最好的朋友最近和她长期的伴侣分手了，并在半夜给丽吉娜发短信，表达她的孤独感。

丽吉娜

回复她的朋友建议她寻求专业帮助

建议她的朋友找一个新伴侣。


帕特里夏最好的朋友和她分享，她觉得自己在和男友的关系中感到困顿，因为他们不断地吵架。

帕特里夏

鼓励她立即和她男朋友分手

为她提供如何改善他们关系的建议

同情地倾听，不加评判和考虑地提供建议

鼓励她的朋友和她男朋友开诚布公地交流他们的问题

鼓励她的朋友和她男朋友开诚布公地交流他们的问题


萨拉最好的朋友向她吐露自己正在经历财务困难；她羞于求助，更愿意私下解决。

萨拉

提供情感支持和倾听，让她的朋友知道她可以自由交谈

与她讨论潜在的解决方案和可用的资源

私下向其他朋友分享她的问题，并向他们寻求帮助

尊重她朋友的隐私，不要进一步窥探她的经济问题

与她讨论潜在的解决方案和可用的资源


我的朋友对我撒谎，他说他负责的那部分小组项目已经完成了。

我

指出他的错误并讨论未来的计划

指出他的错误并讨论未来的计划


安德烈搬离了他的朋友和家人所在的城市。他发现他的朋友们并不像他想象的那样与他努力保持联系。

安德烈

通过参加那里的俱乐部和活动来尝试适应新城市的生活

他应该努力联系他们，但也尝试在新城市结识新朋友

放弃那些已经表现出不可靠的老朋友

告诉他的朋友他对他们没有联系他感到失望。

他应该努力联系他们，但也尝试在新城市结识新朋友


卡特琳娜花了很长时间才开始为家庭电影之夜放映一部电影。 她妹妹说：“你个白痴，放电影有多难？” 卡特琳娜与她的姐姐和家人关系非常密切。

卡特琳娜

一边哭着一边告诉她妹妹她的评论给人的感受

再也不要在她的妹妹或家人面前操作电器


辨治郎的父母已经 80 多岁了，独自住在州际公路上的一所房子里。 他担心他们需要帮助，但每当他提起这个话题时，他们都会愤怒地否认。

辨治郎

不断告诉父母他的担忧，强调他们的重要性


安迪接了电话，听说她的近亲病得很重，现在在医院里。

安迪

想哭就哭，想表达多少情绪就表达多少

跟家里人多聊聊，安慰一下自己，了解一下情况，然后去医院看看

接受自己帮不上什么忙，并祝愿一些顺利

去医院，向医护人员询问他们的病情。

跟家里人多聊聊，安慰一下自己，了解一下情况，然后去医院看看


埃文的妹妹在他家过夜的时候，深夜做了饭，厨房里留下了一团糟，埃文早餐的时候发现了。

埃文

跟他妹妹说现在就清理一下厨房

让他妹妹有时间就尽快清理厨房

自己动手把厨房收拾干净，不告诉他妹妹

让他妹妹有时间就尽快清理厨房


格洛丽亚的室友们从来不在生活必需品快用完的时候买，总是指望格洛丽亚去买，这让她很不爽。他们彼此相当了解，但还没有讨论过财务问题。

格洛丽亚

提出一个新的购物分担费用的系统

告诉室友她对这件事情有意见

把自己的私人存货藏起来，不让其他人用

提出一个新的购物分担费用的系统


贝拉在国外时得知她的父亲因为近年来的疾病去世了。

贝拉

联系她的近亲了解情况并寻求支持

尽量不去想它，尽自己最大努力继续日常生活

与家人隔离，试图独自控制自己的情绪

联系她的近亲了解情况并寻求支持


米娜和她嫂子平时相处得很好，嫂子定期为她照看孩子并收一点钱。最近，她嫂子在帮忙清理蜘蛛网，并评论说乱七八糟的，这让米娜觉得很没礼貌。

米娜

告诉她的嫂子这些评价让她难过

告诉她嫂子只照顾孩子，不要打扫

告诉她的嫂子这些评价让她难过


杰瑞曾在同一行业做过几份短期工作，但现在他对在其他行业找一份工作感到兴奋。他的父亲随口说他最多做六个月。

杰瑞

通过努力在新工作中取得成功来证明他错了

通过努力在新工作中取得成功来证明他错了


米歇尔的朋友达拉要搬到海外和她的伴侣住在一起。他们是多年的好朋友，并且达拉不太可能再回来了。

米歇尔

把时间花在其他朋友身上，让自己忙起来

想想达拉和她的伴侣很快就会回来

确保她通过电子邮件，电话或写信保持联系

确保她通过电子邮件，电话或写信保持联系


莎妮娅已经好几个月没有和她的侄子说话了，而在他小的时候，他们非常亲密。现在她打电话给他，但他说他只能说五分钟。

莎妮娅

意识到他正在长大，可能不想再花那么多时间和家人在一起

制定计划，亲自拜访他并好好谈谈

明白关系会改变，但要不时地给他打电话

对此感到不安，但要意识到她无能为力

明白关系会改变，但要不时地给他打电话


安德鲁最好的朋友向他坦白，他对自己的妻子不忠，不知道下一步该怎么办。

安德鲁

建议他的朋友向他的妻子坦诚相谈

因为朋友的人品渐渐疏远离他

鼓励他的朋友和情感咨询师谈谈

鼓励他的朋友和情感咨询师谈谈


安妮塔最好的朋友玛雅最近因为分手而情绪低落，很难集中精力完成即将到来的大学作业。

安妮塔

让玛雅在她自己的时间里解决问题

为她帮忙减轻一些项目工作量

建议她尽快脱离前男友的事情，因为这影响了她的工作

帮助她找到解决分手影响的方法，并保持开放的交流

帮助她找到解决分手影响的方法，并保持开放的交流


昨天，她和她的妹妹在吃晚餐时，接到了医院的电话。医生告诉她他们找到了可能的解决方案。艾琳的手机掉在地上，她抽泣着捂住了脸。看到这一幕，她的妹妹立刻走到她身边。

琳琳的姐姐

“请不要哭，我知道这很难”

“我简直不敢相信，我们应该给父母打电话告诉他们这个好消息”


我的女朋友告诉我，我们在外面吃完午饭后，她的胃痛得厉害。

我

“你应该多喝热水，保持水分”

“这段时间我会照顾你的”

“你总是这样胃痛，去看医生吧”

“听到这个我很难过，你一定很难受”

“这段时间我会照顾你的”


乔纳斯的弟弟向乔纳斯吐露，他仅此一次的高考考得很差。

乔纳斯

“你大概应该多花点时间学习的。”

“高考不是一切，你的生活由你自己决定。”

“让我们一起努力学习然后下次一起通过考试。”

“别灰心，失败是成功之母。分析原因，下次努力改进，你一定会取得更好的成绩。”

“高考不是一切，你的生活由你自己决定。”


我最好的朋友告诉我，她养了10年的狗刚刚去世了。

我

“哦，不！你可以再养一条狗！”

“我很确定你的狗会很开心他的主人是你的”

“有我来陪伴你，你应该能尽快好起来。”

“你与他度过了一段美好的时光，现在专注于未来吧”

“我很确定你的狗会很开心他的主人是你的”


艾瑞斯的妹妹透露，她因为体重增加感到不开心

艾瑞斯

“我能理解那种感觉。你要不要试着别吃东西了？”

“听到这个我很难过，你要不要吃点冰淇淋来打打气？”

“咱们开始一起健身怎么样？”

“咱们开始一起健身怎么样？”


我的妹妹正在哭泣，因为她最好的朋友突然就搬走了。

我

“你们闲时你总能给她打电话的”

“让我们支持她和她的人生选择吧”

“这太艰难了，如果你需要倾诉我一直在”

“或许还是这样最好，谁知道呢”

“你们闲时你总能给她打电话的”


希拉的最好朋友刚告诉希拉，她第三次驾驶考试还是没通过。

希拉

“可能你就是不擅长开车”

“别担心，继续练习下次一定能过”

“多总结错误，有一天一定会过的”

“你随时都可以坐公共交通的”

“别担心，继续练习下次一定能过”


鲍比的哥哥刚向鲍比承认，他不小心倒车撞到了另一辆车，然后没有留下字条就离开了现场。

鲍比

“你应该对自己的行为负责”

“没关系，这种事情发生了。下次要更小心”

“我不认为那是正确的做法”

“没关系！如果我是你，我也会紧张的”

“你应该对自己的行为负责”


我亲密的朋友向我吐露，她感到孤独和不快乐，因为她的所有其他朋友都开始了恋爱关系。

我

“幸福来自他人，我们需要恋爱关系来获得幸福”

“我很遗憾听到这个，你考虑过和你男朋友谈谈吗？”

“我在你身边，你并不孤单”

“我相信你很快也会恋爱的”

“我在你身边，你并不孤单”


芭芭拉的妹妹向芭芭拉吐露，她觉得新工作让她应接不暇，这给她造成了很大的压力。

芭芭拉

“如果你发现自己不开心并且压力很大，也许你应该换一份的工作”

“从工作中抽身，去度个假”

“我看得出你真的很有压力，我们来谈谈吧。也许我们可以一起解决问题”

“这就是成年人的生活。它很艰难”

“我看得出你真的很有压力，我们来谈谈吧。也许我们可以一起解决问题”


莉莉的弟弟热切地告诉莉莉他画了一幅画，但莉莉认为那画并不好

莉莉

“你觉得是不是有些线条可以细一点？”

“真棒！你想向我那些真正画得好的朋友学习吗？”

“我认为如果你继续练习，你会提高更多”

“哇！这是我见过最好的画”

“我认为如果你继续练习，你会提高更多”


我的室友刚承认她对她的男朋友不忠。

我

“我认为你这里做错了。你不应该出轨”

“如果你对你的关系不满意，我相信他会理解的”

“我认为你应该诚实，告诉他这件事”

“我们假装这件事从未发生过”

“我认为你应该诚实，告诉他这件事”


昨天，宝拉的女儿哭着来找她，向母亲坦白自己怀孕了。她非常害怕，因为她不知道孩子的父亲是谁。

宝拉

"你还有的选，做你觉得对的事情"

"别担心，你不是一个人。我们会一起解决这个问题"

"我觉得你应该跟孩子的父亲讨论这件事"

"别担心！我当年怀着你的时候也有同样的感觉。每个准妈妈都会这样的。"

"别担心，你不是一个人。我们会一起解决这个问题"


凯文最好的朋友告诉他，一直家暴她的丈夫去世了，她的心情很复杂。

凯文

“他的去世是你解脱的机会，我会一直支持你，无论你需要什么。”

“不要担心，你可以和我一起聊聊，我会一直在这里。”

“我对你的遭遇表示遗憾，希望你能够找到安宁与支持。”

“你一定心情很复杂，可以找一个咨询师聊聊。”

“不要担心，你可以和我一起聊聊，我会一直在这里。”


我高中的朋友告诉我，她有酗酒的问题，不知道该怎么办。

我

“这不是世界末日，一周喝几杯不会伤害你的”

"我觉得你应该减少饮酒"

“我很感激你跟我分享这些，我们一起来解决吧”

"我很感激你跟我分享这些，我们一起去附近的酒吧解决这个问题吧。”

“我很感激你跟我分享这些，我们一起来解决吧”


丽贝卡告诉她的妹妹雷切尔，最近她一直感到很沮丧，对她以前喜欢做的事情都失去了兴趣。

雷切尔

"你想不想我们一起尝试一些新的爱好？"

"你得出去走走，你总是待在家里"

"哎，听到你这样我很难过"

"你得坚持，每个人有时都会感到低落的。"

"你想不想我们一起尝试一些新的爱好？"


昨天，安妮告诉她妈妈她怀孕了。她说她感到害怕，觉得自己还没有准备好当母亲。

安妮的妈妈

“不要害怕，我们可以一起探索如何迎接这个新角色。”

“别担心，你不是一个人。我们会一起解决这个问题。”

“我认为你应该跟孩子的父亲讨论这件事。”

“我不敢相信你会把自己置于这种境地。”

“别担心，你不是一个人。我们会一起解决这个问题。”


经过几周的犹豫不决，欧文最终告诉了他的父母，由于失业，他遇到了严重的财务问题。

欧文的父母

"你当时工作的时候就应该多存点钱"

"你应该早点告诉我们。"

"我们真的很遗憾你处在这种情况下，但我们相信你能度过难关"

"我们可以借给你一些钱，直到你再次站稳脚跟"

"我们可以借给你一些钱，直到你再次站稳脚跟"


爱丽丝最好的朋友罗斯告诉她，她觉得自己在成绩和成就方面无法与其他同学竞争。

爱丽丝

“你应该选择最适合你的领域”

“我们可以从比较中发现自己的短板并努力改正”

“你做得很好，很了不起! 做你自己就好”

“我认为这种感觉很正常。但不要让它吞噬你。”

“我们可以从比较中发现自己的短板并努力改正”


我父亲告诉我，我母亲不忠。

我

“我觉得你应该和妈妈好好谈谈，想想下一步该怎么做。”

“跟她离婚吧，她不值得你浪费时间。”

“做你认为是正确的事。我支持你的。”

“你确定吗? 也许你误解她了。”

“我觉得你应该和妈妈好好谈谈，想想下一步该怎么做。”


因为最近皮肤上长痘痘，玛丽的室友跟她说她因为自己的外表所以没有信心。

玛丽

“我认为你需要更好地照顾你的皮肤”

“你的价值不是由你的皮肤有多干净和完美无瑕来定义的，在个性上改进吧”

“听到这个我很难过，我喜欢你是因为你的个性，不是你的皮肤。但并不是所有人都这样认为的”

“我可以和你分享我的护肤秘诀来帮你祛痘。”

“我可以和你分享我的护肤秘诀来帮你祛痘。”


作为一名私人教练，我在过去的六个月里一直在训练詹姆斯。今天，他向我表达了他的沮丧，因为在我们所有的训练之后，他没有增加任何肌肉。

我

“我认为你应该重新评估你的锻炼计划，并做出一些调整。”

“我认为你需要有耐心，坚持锻炼”

“我认为你应该看看你的进步，看看你已经走了多远”

“也许你需要再逼自己一些”

“我认为你应该看看你的进步，看看你已经走了多远”


蒂米的儿子在过去的几个星期里一直在准备他的论文提案。当结果出来时，他的儿子告诉他没有通过。

蒂米

“生活充满了拒绝。这不会是最后一次”

“没关系!不要因为一个障碍就放弃，那是一种软弱的心态。”

“我认为你做得很好!你可以从错误中吸取教训，写出更好的提案。”

“我知道这很难。别担心，这总比你的答辩失败好，所以要小心。”

“我认为你做得很好!你可以从错误中吸取教训，写出更好的提案。”


贾达的儿子输了足球比赛,因为他自责输球是自己的责任,感到非常难过。

贾达

"这只是一个游戏，儿子。别担心。"

"输赢可以教会我们关于生活的重要课程。也许你需要一支更好的队伍。"

"好吧，你应该打得更好。现在我们无法改变结果了。"

"没关系，儿子。我们需要更加努力地训练下一次。"

"没关系，儿子。我们需要更加努力地训练下一次。"


安德烈的妈妈告诉他，她认为他的爸爸经常因为一些小事和她打架。

安德烈

“妈妈，你要为自己挺身而出”

“我完全理解。我相信你能解决的，我会支持你的”

“这对你不公平，妈妈，你应该和他谈谈”

“我不喜欢你们争吵，告诉他要成熟一点”

“这对你不公平，妈妈，你应该和他谈谈”


小李的同事没能及时传达一条重要信息，导致小李进度也落后了。

小李


艾拉和康妮已经共处一个办公室几年了。但艾拉换了工作后，康妮就和她失去了联络。

康妮

接受她走了，是时候交新朋友了

等待艾拉联系她，这样他们就可以相聚，结交新朋友

联系艾拉安排相聚，同时也找替代她的新朋友

花时间去了解办公室里的其他人，以便更快地前进

联系艾拉安排相聚，同时也找替代她的新朋友


艾伦帮一个偶尔一起工作的同事图蒂完成一个困难的任务。图蒂却抱怨艾伦做的不够好，艾伦则回应说她应该对他的帮助感到感激。他们因此发生了争执。

艾伦

建议如果她对自己的工作不满意就找其他人

休息一下冷静下来，然后向他们的主管寻求具体反馈

向图蒂道歉，承认自己的不足之处，寻求具体反馈

休息一下，等双方都冷静下来再讨论这个问题

休息一下，等双方都冷静下来再讨论这个问题


赫加的团队表现非常出色。但他们收到了另一个团队的质量不佳的工作成果，还必须将其融入到自己的项目中。

赫加

告诉另一个团队他们必须重新完成他们的工作

重做另一个团队的工作使其达标


迈克一边学习一边兼职。他老板在截止前更改了他的轮班时间，却没有事先征求他的意见。

迈克

调查新轮班是否有什么合理的解释

控制情绪，找找轮班有没有什么随机的解释

调查新轮班是否有什么合理的解释


卡洛琳在网上找到了一个因其粗鲁的客户服务而出名的餐厅。她打算去那里吃晚饭。她刚坐下，不仅没有受到迎接，还就被服务生用很多粗鲁的语言咒骂了。

卡洛琳

因不礼貌的服务向服务员提出抗议

离开饭店，找一个更尊敬人的地方吃饭

无视服务员的行为享受饭菜，因为她本就预想到了这种服务

暗中向服务员提出这种行为让她感到不适

无视服务员的行为享受饭菜，因为她本就预想到了这种服务


马库斯的同事在工作时不断地打私人电话，不顾这对工作环境的影响。

马库斯

也开始在工作时打私人电话

给同事关于职场礼仪的提示

通过更换工作站来避免这种情况。

给同事关于职场礼仪的提示


托尼娅的老板对她不公平，让她的工作生活很痛苦。尽管与人力资源部门进行了多次讨论，情况似乎没有改善。

托尼娅

和人力部门正式地讨论她的问题

记录不公平待遇的实例并与人力部门交谈。


哈珀的同事在办公室里哭泣，并且当别人试图接近她时，她会推开他们。

哈珀

让同事一个人待着消化自己的情绪

接近她，不管她说什么都尝试安慰她

与其他人讨论并尝试猜测同事的问题是什么

向她保证她并不孤单，自己会支持她

向她保证她并不孤单，自己会支持她


办公室经理凯文注意到工作场所的紧张气氛，因为他的两名团队成员昨天发生了激烈的争吵，从那以后他们就没有再说话。

凯文

请求人力资源部门介入协调两人之间的和解

忽略这种情况，因为他们应该找到解决问题的方法

召集团队会议讨论职场礼貌

单独面对两名团队成员以了解他们的观点。

单独面对两名团队成员以了解他们的观点。


尼尔的新同学在英语作业上似乎有困难，因为英语是他的第二语言，他在小组项目中经常感到被忽视。

尼尔

课后提供帮助新同学学习英语

由于情况复杂，避免让他参与小组项目

课后提供帮助新同学学习英语


劳拉的团队成员私下告诉她，她正在处理个人危机，难以集中精力工作。这影响了整个团队的工作效率。

劳拉

私下提供给她一些帮助和支持

向团队透露她的情况以便更好地理解

好言相劝她在办公时间外处理个人问题。

私下提供给她一些帮助和支持


特雷弗的同事总是拿他们繁重的工作量和缺乏睡眠开玩笑，但特雷弗看出这开始影响到他们的工作表现和健康了。

特雷弗

给同事关于工作和生活平衡的建议

把同事的任务分给自己，帮他减轻工作量

主动提出做一些他的工作，这样他可以多休息会儿

给同事关于工作和生活平衡的建议


汉娜的同学总是在课堂上打断别人提问，还取笑他们。

汉娜

私下和她沟通，建议她改变她的行为

礼貌地告诉这位同学她的行为是如何影响其他学生的

礼貌地告诉这位同学她的行为是如何影响其他学生的


杰西卡的同事在团队会议中总是把她的想法据为己有。

杰西卡

忽视这种情况，继续分享自己的想法

在下一次会议中公开为自己的想法争取认可

停止在团队会议上分享想法，直接跟上司谈


马克斯为自己的工作质量最高而自豪，而且马克思很热心肠。在与另一个团队的联合项目中，他的新队友做得很糟糕，以为马克斯会修正他们的错误。

马克斯

面对其他人，告诉他们必须自己修正错误

热心地帮忙修正错误，来保证工作的高质量

联系另一个团队的人，指出他们的错误，并要求他们改正

联系另一个团队的人，指出他们的错误，并要求他们改正


一个负责日常调整设备的初级员工指责西奥造成了设备的故障。

西奥

忽略这种指控，因为它不重要

承认自己的错误并向员工道歉


接替西利亚的女士迟到了二十分钟，没有任何借口或道歉。

西利亚

表现出共青和理解，因为她可能会因为迟到而感到抱歉

正确看待事情-这并不重要，因为这不是世界末日

告诉她这种行为是不可接受的


杰森发现他的社交运动队的一些成员一直说他不是一个很好的球员。

杰森

虽然他可能不擅长运动，但他擅长其他事情

做一些额外的训练来尝试提高

与他的队友讨论并要求解释

做一些额外的训练来尝试提高


乔尔总是和一个特定的客户打交道，但在一项非常复杂的工作上，他的老板把任务交给了同事。乔尔怀疑他的老板是否认为他不能胜任重要的工作。

乔尔

和老板交流，表达对另一个人能否做好这份工作的担忧

做好工作，这样将来复杂的任务将被交给他

要求老板把这件工作给自己

不要担心，除非这种情况再次发生

做好工作，这样将来复杂的任务将被交给他


一个要求很高的客户占用了吉尔很多时间，并且要求和吉尔的老板谈谈她的表现。吉尔的老板向她保证她的表现很好，但吉尔并不相信。

吉尔

和她的朋友或同事谈谈这件事

忽略这件事，继续她的下一个任务

深呼吸或走一小段路让自己冷静下来

想想她过去一直很成功，这个客户很难相处不是她的错。

想想她过去一直很成功，这个客户很难相处不是她的错。


布莱尔和弗林通常在工作周结束后去咖啡馆聊天，聊聊公司里发生的事情。在布莱尔的工作被调到公司的另一个部门后，他不再来咖啡馆了。弗林怀念那些在周五的会谈。

弗林

联系布莱尔问问她是否需要帮助

找一个新的咖啡馆和别的同事社交

不为此担心，无视这些变化，随布莱尔去

再次邀请布莱尔，也许可以改天再约

再次邀请布莱尔，也许可以改天再约


汉娜获得必要资源的时间被她的同事耽误了，她的工作也远远落后于计划。她的进度报告没有提到缺乏资源这件事。

汉娜

向她的老板或管理层解释缺乏资源这件事

在她的进度报告中记录缺乏资源这件事

在她的进度报告中记录缺乏资源这件事


珍妮丝因进入禁区而受到正式警告。她从未被告知该区域是禁区，并且如果她再得到两次警告，她将失去工作，她认为这是不公平的。

珍妮丝

接受警告，从现在开始不要去禁区


在一个小组项目中，约瑟夫发现她的一个队友的贡献不如其他人，这导致了项目提交的延迟。

约瑟夫

将任务分配给其他小组成员

直接面对其他队友讨论他的缺乏参与

向教授报告情况并征求建议

在未来的小组项目中避免与该队友合作。

向教授报告情况并征求建议


里奥的同事走向他，告诉他自己在报告中犯了一个错误，会严重影响项目的时间表。

里奥

“虽然这令人畏惧，但我认为你最好的做法是认错”

“你提交报告前有再仔细检查过吗？”

“我觉得我们需要通知我们的上司，也许你还有机会补救”

“我觉得我们需要通知我们的上司，也许你还有机会补救”


米娅的同事在午休时说，由于家里的个人问题，她的工作表现正在下降

米娅

“我认为你在工作的时候应该把个人问题抛在脑后”

“我认为事情能够很快好转的。自信点。”

“听起来太艰难了，你想聊聊吗？”

“哦不！你考虑过休息几天逃避一下吗？”

“听起来太艰难了，你想聊聊吗？”