Alicia called her friend to complain about her sister's insensitivity, but her friend interrupted with advice. Alicia became angry with her friend and accused her of "not being a good listener!"

Explain what may have happened between Alicia and
her friend by analyzing the characterization of listening from your text.

What will be an ideal response?


This answer may focus on the friend listening in an evaluative or
confrontational manner while Alicia may have wanted an empathic listener.

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