A candidate is concerned that some answers she gave during her interview were vague and lengthy. She relates some of the answers to a peer, saying, "I don't know what happened. I was just so nervous." What is an appropriate response by the peer?

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1. This response is only likely to increase the candidate's concern about the interview. Why the answers were given is not important at this time. The candidate has already admitted to being very nervous.
2. The candidate should be reminded to keep answers short and to the point so as to appear competent and professional.
3. Long, rambling answers are not good answers.
4. The peer should not be untruthful to the candidate.

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