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I have a lot of pressure on me right now at work and your nagging just sent me over the top. Don't blow this out of proportion. Come on now, I said I was sorry. Why can't you get over it?"
What will be an ideal response?
Students should be able to correctly note such problems as making excuses, blaming the other person, not recognizing the other person's emotions are valid, etc.
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