Your friend is constantly late when you meet up, which is affecting your plans. You need to address this problem.
Choose ONE:
- Talk to your friend about their tardiness and suggest a solution.
- Talk to a mutual friend and ask for advice on how to handle the situation.
Sample Answer for Option A - click to open/hide answer!
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Sample Answer:
Hi [Friend’s Name], I wanted to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind lately. I’ve noticed that you’re often late when we meet up, and while I understand that things come up, it’s been affecting our plans. For example, last week we missed the start of the movie we planned to see, and another time we had to rush through dinner because we were running behind schedule. I really value our time together, and I don’t want this to become an issue between us. I was thinking that maybe we could agree on a specific time that works better for both of us, or perhaps we could plan to meet a bit earlier to account for any delays. I’m sure we can figure out a solution that works for both of us. I appreciate your understanding, and I’m looking forward to our next outing.
Sample Answer for Option B - click to open/hide answer!
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Hi [Mutual Friend’s Name], I wanted to get your advice on something. I’ve noticed that [Friend’s Name] has been consistently late when we meet up, and it’s starting to affect our plans. For instance, last week we missed the start of the movie we were planning to see, and another time we had to rush through dinner. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it, but it’s becoming a bit frustrating. Do you think I should bring it up directly with [Friend’s Name], or is there a way we could approach the situation together? I don’t want to hurt [Friend’s Name]’s feelings, but I also think it’s important that we respect each other’s time. Any suggestions you have would be really helpful. Thanks for listening!
What this sample tests
Practice Dealing with a Difficult Situation with a realistic prompt about Your friend is constantly late when you meet up, which is affecting your plans. Focus on planning quickly and speaking clearly; you have 60 sec to prepare and 60 sec to respond. Aim for organized ideas, natural vocabulary, and steady pacing.