I don't see any options, but it would most likely be the one that is most caring and understanding.
Answer:
<h2>A) by showing empathy.</h2>
Explanation:
Showing empathy is crucial to improve communication skills and have better relationships. We can define empathy as the ability of being aware of others feelings, emotions and thoughts, share with others mutual feelings.
On the other hand, communication is the ability of exchange information with others, that is, sending and receiving information. In this scenario effectiveness is mandatory, because otherwise won't get you anywhere.
To have effective communication skills involve understanding others feelings and thoughts, being on their shoes, showing empathy. When we do that, people tend to open more, putting effort and trust in a mutual communication, and that is what improve a relationship, because the lack of effective communication is what brings problems in the first place.
Im guessing because the smoke is toxic!! Im not sure but it most likely has something to do with the smoke/toxins in the air
