David sees Joe and says,"Hey,Joe.I just don't know what to do.I've got a term paper in Johnson's class,a group project in marketing,my boss wants me to work overtime this week,and now Mary is after me to go visit her parents over the weekend." Which of the following would be an appropriate paraphrase of content to David's statement?
A) Well,obviously,you've got to decide on your priorities.
B) So,what are you going to do?
C) Mary wants you to meet her parents?
D) You sound like you have a lot of demands on your time,Dave.

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This choice acknowledges David's statement and empathizes with his situation. It also shows that the listener is actively listening and engaged in the conversation. A and B are also somewhat appropriate, but they lack the empathy and engagement that D provides. C is not relevant to the content of David's statement.

David Sees Joe and Says,"Hey,Joe