“Murray didn’t call or even text me on my birthday. He doesn’t care about me at all!” says Alexandra. Examine how Alexandra is using facts and inferences to affect her rating of Murray’s behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Although it is a fact that Murray did not call or text Alexandra, her conclusion that he does not care is an inference. There are many possible reasons for him not to acknowledge her birthday.
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