I had five finals to complete and there wasn't much time to study for them. So, I was afraid I'd fail all of them.
No, but my partner didn't really help me with what I talked about.
No, it was good.
My partner did not seem to need support so it was more just idle chit chat versus defining a problem.
How are you today?
assistant
Others
I'm doing pretty good.
user
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I'm glad to hear you're doing well in these trying times.
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yah they are very difficult.
user
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How have you been managing everything?
assistant
Question
Fine I've been pretty much just trying to go out as little as possible and stay safe.
user
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Same here, it's a tough time to do that after doing it so long. Especially with the holidays coming up.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yes I would have to agree.
user
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Are you in close proximity to your family?
assistant
Question
Yeah I'm staying with them for the holidays and then going back home in January.
user
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I imagine that can create some stress?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
No not really it's all good over here.
user
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Well I'm glad to hear it, sounds like you've been managing pretty well then.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes because I am on winter break now.
user
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I assume that means you're in college then? So the stress of finals is over now?
assistant
Information
Yes I am. And yeah I just finished finals.
user
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That's good, I hope they went well for you.
assistant
Others
They did. Some were hard, but at least they're over now.
user
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Yes, now you can relax and spend time with your family without the added stress.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Yes, exactly.
user
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Well I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays and stay safe.
assistant
Others
Thank you, you too.
user
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Thanks so much!
assistant
Others
Are you with family?
user
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Yes, just my immediate family.
assistant
Others
Oh that's good. Staying safe.
user
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Absolutely, the best thing we can do right now. Even though it's kind of a bummer.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yeah, hopefully things will go back to normal soon.
user
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I hope so too, this has been such a crazy year.
assistant
Reflection of feelings