Your Task: In the following questions, respond by either paraphrasing or reflecting on the statement.

a$)$Paraphrase the following statement from a client: "We've asked Balter $[$a competitor$]$ for a proposal as well. Your estimate is much higher than we expected."

b$)$Reflect on the following statement from an employee: "I've been trying to get your attention about the Pepsi deal, but you never seem to have time to meet with me$."$

c$)$Reflect the following statement from a different employee: "You never give me positive feedback, but you're all over me when I make a mistake!"

d$)$Paraphrase the following statement from your manager: "I hear you're taking a personal meeting with Balter $[$a competitor$]$ tomorrow. Is this about a job?"

e$)$Reflect the following statement from a coworker: $"$I$\text{'}$m left managing the bulk of this project while you do work you like better."