Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to be an empathetic friend [title] Be an active listener. [step] One of the best ways to show empathy to a friend is by listening to what they have to say. It can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts during a conversation or to get distracted by other things in your environment while your friend is talking.

Ending1: However, a truly empathetic friend will listen actively and attentively to a friend in need. [substeps] Make eye contact with your friend while they speak. Ending2: But if you want to be an empathetic friend, you have to be active and give your friend the time and space they deserve. [substeps] Active listening is the one-time thing in any conversation. Ending3: However, practicing listening will allow you to be attentive and your friend can tell you about what they're going through even if you aren't listening. Participating in conversation will give you a sense of purpose and give you a reason to feel more involved. Ending4: One way to show you're active is to let your friend talk into your thoughts as well. [substeps] Show your friend you're paying attention by nodding to show you're listening.

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