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r turn to practice Situation One: Your roommate told you that he had found someone to go out with. Model conversation: Paul: Hi, Jeff. Jeff: Hi, Paul! How have you been? Paul: Great, guess what. I’ve been going out with Loren. Remember that blonde girl I mentioned to you? Jeff: You’re kidding? Paul: No, I’m really hung up on this beauty. I’ve never thought she could accept me dating. Communication Skills Situation Two: Suppose you are Jenny /Tom. You want to end your relationship with the boy /girl you’ve been dating. You are talking about this problem with your friend Grace. Communication Skills Answer for reference (Situation 2): Grace: Hi, Jenny. I haven’t seen you for ages. Jenny: I know. I’ve been really busy with school and all. Grace: So, are you still dating Jason? Someone I was talking to said they’ve seen you together a lot. Jenny: Well, we’ve been going out a lot, but I’m thinking about ending it. Grace: How e? You guys look so cute together. Jenny: He wants me to go steady, but I’d like to date other guys. Grace: Have you talked to him about this yet? Jenny: I’ve tried to tell him, but he just doesn’t seem to get the picture. He still acts as if we should be together all the time. Grace: I know what you mean. It’s so awkward, and you don’t want to hurt his feelings. Jenny: Yes, I know, but I can’t let it go on like this. I’m going to tell him tonight that I just want to be friends. Grace: I hope it won’t be too hard. Let me know what happens. Jenny: I’m dreading it, but I think it’s all for the best. I’ll give you a call tomorrow. Communication Skills Situation Three: Jack and Robert are talking with each other at a caf233。. Jack is plaining about his girlfriend Molly and Robert is not very satisfied with Beth.