Question

question 1-25
your friend and her parents have been drinking alcohol all evening and are drunk. they insist that they are fine and start walking to the car. you know that getting in the car with them would put you, the driver, and others on the road in danger. you identify the phrase that would be an effective way to address your friend.
a.
o way, im not getting in the car with you if you are drunk.\

b. \im concerned why you would drink so much alcohol knowing that you have to drive. i need you to stop drinking for 30 minutes before we drive home.\

c. \i think we should sleep over. since im sober, give me the keys so i can drive.\

d. \lets take a walk to loosen up, then we can have coffee for the next hour and then you can drive us home.\

Explanation:

Effective communication with an impaired friend is non-confrontational, focuses on safety, and offers a clear, supportive alternative. Phrases that avoid accusation, state concern, and provide a safe plan are most effective. Confrontational language or unproven fixes (like coffee) are not helpful.

Answer:

• "I don't understand why you would drink so much alcohol knowing that you have to drive. I need you to stop drinking for 30 minutes before we drive home."
• "Let's take a walk to Dunkin Donuts and have coffee for the next hour and then you can drive us home."
• "You're too drunk right now. Since I'm sober, give me the keys so I can drive."